SOFTWARE ENGINEER AVON AVON DEFENCE

Software Engineer

Description

Software Engineer

Join this major Defence player to undertake a full range of software engineering activities within the electro-optical skill area, supplying specialist advice and support across the department and projects as appropriate. Individuals may lead small peer teams and will develop specialist skills in real-time engineering.


This role is commutable from Bristol, Bath, Swindon and Cheltenham.


Accountabilities
Developing and delivering technical solutions to meet Project requirements for: Development of Real-Time Software to support EO scene generation and RF target generation for Seeker and Missile test; Test, documentation and continued support to existing real-time scene/target generator systems on behalf of Projects. Developing and enhancing technical capability within the Sensors & Comms technical domain: Development of prototype software to deliver Sensor and Datalink demonstration capability; Development of software functionality for Datalinks; On-going support to the department's real-time seeker test facilities; Enhancing the overall software capability and process within Sensors & Comms and providing a local focus for capability. Supporting the Image Synthesis group's responsibilities through: Day to day management of the department's IT; Supporting the group's research and development to maintain world class capability.


Skills and Knowledge
Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, plus a number of years relevant experience. Able to work from first principles. Specialist knowledge in Software engineering, including C++, UML, Linux. Awareness/experience of Electro-Optic, RF, Communications or media technologies. Good working experiences in more than one phase of the engineering life cycle. Commercial and financial awareness; able to manage budgets.






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