Senior Software Engineer

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Marlow
Salary
Competitive
Posted
16 Sep 2021
Closes
14 Oct 2021
Sectors
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Chelton wants you!

Are you on the lookout for an electrifying career in a dynamic, booming industry? Are you passionate about what you do and constantly on the lookout for the next big idea? Then we want you!

Aerospace and defence equipment wouldn't be able to operate if it wasn't for avionic manufacturers like Chelton. We pride ourselves on working with customers and being attuned to industry trends to expand the possibilities of aerospace and defence and give our customers a helping hand in achieving mission success. Working in challenging environments, producing failsafe technology with smart thinking - it's just what we do. But we couldn't do it without the Chelton A-team. That's why we're on the look out to add a Senior Software Engineer to our elite workforce.

No two days are ever the same at Chelton, you'll constantly be faced with new challenges to overcome. From the very beginning, you will be able to take full ownership and accountability to see products through to success. After all, where would we be if it wasn't for the people behind the products?

If you're looking to leave your mark on the world, why not choose the exhilarating world of aerospace and defence and better yet, join Chelton for your chance to innovate, create and excite.

This role will be based at our headquarters in Marlow

As a Senior Software Engineer your skills and qualifications will ideally include

* Familiarity with the product lifecycle from system requirements, architecture, design, integration, qualification, verification, through to production and support

* 10 or more years' experience of developing production software ideally for one or more of the following: radar, electronic warfare, communications and / or surveillance systems for an airborne environment

* Expertise in design, coding, debugging, reviewing and testing software

* Extensive experience of C++ software development

* Experience of developing MFC GUI software applications for Windows

* Experience in Agile design environment

* UML Enterprise architect and documentation

* Experience with task unit testing.

* Experience of implementing networking solutions including knowledge of TCP networking

* Experience of implementing software interfacing various serial data UART/I2C/IPMI

* An understanding of Configuration Management and Quality Assurance principles

* The ability to work within a large organization in a matrix management structure

* Experience of agile development methods preferably scrum

* Strong technical report writing and presentation skills

* Familiarity with engineering processes, practices and measures of performance for the discipline

* Ability to obtain a SC Security Clearance

As a Senior Software Engineer your key responsibilities will include

* Safety first. Operate in accordance with the SHE standards. Identify where the SHE Standards are applicable to appointed operations/tasks and apply safe systems of work

* Application of discipline domain knowledge to the design, development and test of software components on time, within budget and with required quality

* Produce the documentation required to support the software

* Assist in estimating, planning and progress reporting

* Provide support to the projects, systems and operations teams

* Continued development of discipline competence and expertise

* Application of, and compliance with, engineering processes and practices including engineering framework, LCM and regulatory requirements

* Identification of opportunities for the improvement of processes, practices and tools

* Collaboration with other project team members to analyse and address project requirements

* Collaboration with discipline peers within the team, BU and company to share and learn best practice

* Support the implementation of design review practice in accordance with LCM project governance

* Identify and document as needed our intellectual property such as trade secrets, patents and controlled information

* Contribute to business winning technical proposals

Remuneration

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also join a flexible benefits scheme offering private medical insurance, life assurance, matched pension and 25 days holiday per annum with the ability to buy and sell days. We are also happy to offer flexible working and a part-subsidised cafeteria.

About Chelton

Securing success in some of the world's most demanding environments isn't just down to Chelton's failsafe, pioneering technology. From aerospace and defence communications through to navigation and electronic warfare, it's all driven by the people behind it.

Top-level talent pushing boundaries from the moment we first explore requirements. Always looking for new ways to meet tough challenges. And asking the right questions to find answers that redefine capabilities.

At Chelton, we're proud to be on our customers' team. Bringing together smart thinking, technological excellence and future vision - whatever their system ambitions

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