Software Engineer - Test Equipment Development

Overview

The Electronics & Embedded Systems (EES) business unit has world class experts in the provision of real-time embedded systems, specialising in safety critical control systems. To continue to grow the business we are now looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Design, Development and Verification of complex hardware and software test systems.
• Development of Suppoting Documentation and Validation Evidence.
• Fault Finding and RCA of issues identified with the developed Test Equipment.
• Enhancing Legacy code bases with new features.
• Rapid Protoyping of New Features and Interfaces as per project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience working as a Software Engineer, developing software solutions for complex projects.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain SC Clearance (Security Check Clearance) is essential.

Essential skills

• Experience in embedded systems, with a proven track record in developing test systems that interface directly with hardware.
• Expertise in C, C++, C#, Assembler (8051, 8086), Embedded Linux, VxWorks, Test Stand, and tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody EA, Windchill, and MBSE frameworks is required, along with a background in real-time systems and rapid prototyping.
• Proficient in SysML and UML, and experience in applying model-based approaches to both systems and software engineering challenges.
• Experience in developing, maintaining and enhancing complex embedded systems, including legacy codebases.
• An understanding of the full software development lifecycle, combined with expertise in implementation of precise and traceable software amendments.

Desired skills

• Experience of Automation, continuous integration and DevOps principles and practices.
• Experience of Communications and serial interfaces such as TFTP, Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, Modbus, CAN and 1553 buses.
• Knowledge of Electronics measurement and debugging techniques using equipment such as DVM's, oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers.

Experience

• Experience working in the UK Defence industry or with defence-related projects.
• Familiarity with additional programming languages and tools relevant to defence software development.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools, including unit testing and automated testing frameworks.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive