C++ Software Engineer

The role will be hybrid with a requirement to work a minimum of 2 days a week from Customer Site (Preferably: Preston, UK)

Job Responsibilities:

As a Simulator Engineer his / her Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Development of software used to run the Project X Active Cockpit simulator.

Ownership of requirements, design and implementation, system integration and test, within schedule and estimates.

Adherence to systems engineering practices

Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership

Production of appropriate technical documentation

Design of technical solutions, integrating COTS hardware and software

Planning and Estimating development activities

Management of technical risk

Working with customers to support delivered systems and resolve issues

Technical Management of tasks.

Line Management & Mentoring of team members

Development/Refinement of development processes.

Developing System Architectures to meet emerging IT & IT Security requirements

Developing new work opportunities for the department and wider Test & Evaluation

Essential skills/qualifications:

Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Maths or Physics.

Strong programming knowledge and experience in C/C++ using Visual Studio

Project X domain knowledge, particularly cockpit Human Machine Interface (HMI).

Experience of configuration control tools, particularly Mercurial.

Ability to use your own initiative and act independently as required - requirements and tasks are often fluid in nature and it is essential that you are comfortable and able to thrive in this type of environment.

Pro-active with the ability to think creatively.

Security Clearance Required

Desirable skills/qualifications

Experience in Task Leading duties, including QMS documentation.

Mentoring.

Knowledge and experience of Linux.

Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge.

Use of Jira to manage software tasks.

Knowledge of Simulation Interoperability (HLA/DIS/Link16) and associated standards.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Confidence in presenting information to a wide variety of stakeholders.

General Military aircraft domain knowledge and interest.