Software Engineer in Luton, Bedfordshire

ARM are recruiting for a Software Engineer - ADA for a Long term contract opportunity with a Key Defence Client based in Bedfordshire.

This is a great opportunity to work on projects for a market leading defence with remote working available.

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As a Software Engineer - ADA you will be working on a key defence project and be responsible for;
* Support of defensive aids development programmes within the Electronic Warfare business.
* Design, development, test, and support of current and future programs.
* Specification, design, coding, and testing of complex real-time embedded software in Ada.
* Production of mission critical quality software, to high integrity levels, company standards and customer requirements.
* Function as part of a team including support, development, peer reviews, etc.
* Maintain schedule adherence with specific focus on cost, quality, and delivery to time.
* Reporting of progress, highlighting risks, opportunities, and dependencies.

You should have the following experience:
* Expert knowledge of the Ada software language.
* Expert knowledge of OO design principles.
* Expert capability in debugging in an embedded real-time environment with a COTS RTOS.
* Good knowledge of UML.
* Expert knowledge of a variety of Verification & Validation techniques, and the value of each.
* Good knowledge of developing software within a mature development process framework.
* Recent demonstrable experience in developing Object Oriented designs using the Ada language.
* Able to demonstrate experience in all areas of the software lifecycle from requirements definition through to integration and delivery.

Ideally you will also have:
* Experience of Dimensions, DOORS, Rhapsody, VxWorks, Ada Core GNAT Pro & Vector CAST
* Wider experience of development in C++ and of development of PC based software using Microsoft toolsets.
* Defence / EW business domain experience.
* Experience and understanding of development to RTCA/DO-178B.

Due to the nature of the sector, you will need to be able to gain UK Security Clearance.

If you are interested in the role; please submit your application to Jason Parish via this vacancy.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.