Security Cleared (SC) Senior Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Security Cleared (SC) Senior Software Engineer to join a global client within defence and space.

Day-to-day activities may include:

1. Creation and delivery of software solutions within a defined work package area, ensuring that the package meets all stakeholder requirements.
2. Establish and mature stakeholder needs, associating/attributing priority, interest, influence and trading-off needs to determine optimum capability to solve stakeholders' problems.
3. Create high quality and robust code; fully document and record your work products; keep them under configuration management and provide plans and reports on progress to your line manager.
4. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other elements of the programme.
5. Ensure the application of appropriate tools/techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in your area of expertise.
6. Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting the definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options.
7. Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for the adoption of best practice.
8. Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering.

Essential skills and experience:

The only skill we need you to have is experience as a senior level software engineer.

However, demonstrable experience in the following areas will help you stand out:

1. A solid grasp of high-level programming (C, NI LabWindows/CVI, LabVIEW or LabVIEW FPGA).
2. Familiarity with TestStand.
3. Developing Low Level Drivers.
4. Developing software for test system environments.
5. Developing software within a development process framework.
6. Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
7. Experience of Agile development and the Atlassian toolset.
8. Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking, and peer review.
9. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an ability to influence and adapt according to changing demands.
10. Personal attributes and values are just as important to us as technical ability.