Contract Software Engineer

The Planet Group have recently been engaged by a market leading manufacturer of high-tech sensors supplying the global Aerospace & Defence industries. We are seeking a Contract Software Engineer to join the team on an initial 3-6 month assignment based in Plymouth. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our collaborative engineering team in a hybrid role based in Plymouth, helping to shape the future of aerospace navigation technologies. What You Will Do: As a Software Engineer, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, supporting the design, development, integration and verification of embedded software solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting requirements analysis activities
• Translating system requirements into detailed software requirements
• Developing user stories and use cases
• Designing embedded software architectures and detailed software designs
• Producing test specifications and verification procedures
• Developing embedded software, primarily in C, with some C++ for support systems and tools
• Verifying software against requirements and design specifications
• Performing hardware and software integration activities
• Supporting performance qualification and validation testing
• Developing software test tools and utilities
• Working effectively within cross-functional engineering teams Key

Requirements:

• Degree qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience working across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience developing real-time embedded software applications
• Strong programming skills in C, with exposure to C++
• Familiarity with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
• Strong team-working capabilities combined with a proactive, self-motivated approach
• A customer-focused mindset with attention to quality and detail
• Experience using Visual Studio or similar development environments While not essential, the following experience would be advantageous:
• Experience using software modelling and design tools such as Enterprise Architect - Desired
• Understanding of UML and software design methodologies
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git, SVN or PVCS
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Familiarity with Ada programming language and GNAT Pro Studio
• Experience contributing to project planning, estimation or bid activities
• Exposure to Python, MATLAB or Simulink
• Experience working within aerospace, defence or other safety-critical industries You must be eligible for BPSS (Baseline Clearance) to be considered for this position. If you would like to find out more, please apply in the first instance. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Each company within the Planet Equity Group is a “data controller” Full details regarding how we hold your data is available within our Privacy Notice accessible at our website