C Software Engineer
Location: Stevenage, UK
Contract: 12 months
Rate: 49.70/hour PAYE (56.93/hour incl. holiday) or 65/hour Umbrella
We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.
Overview:
Contribute to the development of advanced defence systems across the full product life cycle, from concept through to in-service support. The role focuses on creating and integrating simulation components, digital twins, and emulators that accurately represent weapon systems within synthetic environments.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and integrate simulation software using C and C++.
- Collaborate with project leads and architects to deliver complete system representations.
- Implement configuration control, continuous integration, and test-driven development practices.
- Work within an agile, multidisciplinary team to deliver validated simulation solutions.
- Support activities such as system integration, verification, validation, and training.
Essential Skills:
- Proficiency in C and C++.
- Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio or Eclipse.
- Strong analytical ability to translate system-level concepts into technical detail.
- Competent with Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with distributed simulation standards (DIS, HLA, DDS).
- Experience developing web services (JavaScript, Node.js or similar).
- Knowledge of military communication protocols (1553/1760, Ethernet TCP/IP).
- Understanding of system integration principles and processes.
