Our client, a trusted partner of the UK’s Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced JAVA Software Engineer. This role offers the unique opportunity to develop innovative solutions for next-generation Air Defence Systems, ensuring the highest standards of safety, performance, and dependability.

What do you need?:

• A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.
• Experience of working in Java
• Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.
• Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation
• Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability
• Experience in other languages such as Ada
• Knowledge of DDS middleware and Real Time Operating Systems
• Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508

Key Responsibilities:

As a JAVA Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing cutting-edge software tools and architectures for future products. This position is perfect for a proactive and initiative-driven Software Engineer who is eager to make a significant impact and contribute to ground-breaking projects.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bristol, at one of their state-of-the-art sites that plays a crucial role in missile operations. The location boasts excellent transportation links, outstanding learning and development opportunities, and a variety of social, charitable, and sporting activities.