C/C++ Software Engineer

Location: Cheltenham (hybrid working)

Duration: 6 month contract

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Role details:

Our client, a leading developer of mission-critical and safety-critical systems for the defence and aerospace sectors, is seeking a C/C++ Software Engineer for a contract opportunity. The role will involve developing robust embedded software for applications used across military aircraft, vehicles, civil aerospace and unmanned systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defining requirements, designing, developing and verifying software across a range of integrity levels
• Producing high-quality C and C++ code in line with internal software standards
• Developing and testing bare-metal embedded software
• Creating accurate software design documentation and supporting requirements development
• Carrying out software testing, debugging and verification within embedded environments
• Participating in design and code reviews to maintain robust engineering standards
• Working collaboratively with wider engineering teams and technical stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• High proficiency in C and C++ software development
• Experience writing bare-metal embedded software
• Understanding of software development lifecycles, requirements and verification processes
• Experience with Git, containerised development environments and CI/CD workflows
• Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces and safety analysis techniques
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a wider team
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of hardware and software integration
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Experience developing software in accordance with DO-178C
• Knowledge of safety-critical or mission-critical software development

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