Copello have partnered with an established defence engineering business based in Dorchester, in the recruitment of a Software Engineer.

Knowledge, skills required:

• Proven ability to support or lead software developments
• Knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
• Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
• Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools
• Ability to expand knowledge into new domain areas, work across domains and see the bigger picture
• Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with both experts and non experts
• Ideally the candidate will have experience in one or more of the following domain areas:
  • Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and software
  • Command and Control Systems
  • Hardware and software network design, implementation and management
  • Acoustics / Sonar
  • RF communications
  • Autonomy, AI, Machine learning
  • Data management
  • Engagement modelling
  • Software Safety (DEF STAN 00-56 & IEC 61508 or equivalent)

Desirable software/system skills:

• Java / JavaFX / Netbeans
• C++ / Visual Studio
• Requirements management (DOORS experience desirable)
• UML / Enterprise Architect for system design
• Unit Testing / JUnit / CppUnit
• HMI design and development
• Atlassian Toolset
• Network protocols
• Databases
• ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards

This business offers great progression opportunities, a competitive salary and bonus package. This position will be based in Dorchester 2/3 days a week, with flexible working hours.