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Senior Software Engineer

  • Location: Barrow-in-Furness District
  • Salary: Up to £47.86 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted about 2 months ago

  • Sector: Defence & Aerospace
  • Contact: Emily Stapley
  • Contact Email: e.stapley@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Client: BAE Systems
  • Expiry Date: 15 June 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH84607_1748604247

Contract Opportunity - Senior Software Engineer

Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days onsite per week)

6-month initial contract (with potential to extend)

£47.86/hour (Umbrella) or £35.55/hour (PAYE)

BPSS to start with SC in progress

Due to security nature of this role, candidates must have lived in the UK in the last 5 years and is eligible to obtain security clearance

A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support high-impact programmes that play a critical role in maintaining the UK's frontline capabilities.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll join a multi-disciplinary team focused on designing and delivering embedded software solutions across complex systems. You'll be part of a dynamic, innovative environment where each day brings a new technical challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop embedded software to meet defined requirements
  • Implement code using Embedded C and modern programming languages (e.g., C#)
  • Conduct software testing, verification, and validation activities
  • Work collaboratively with electrical and systems engineers
  • Follow the engineering lifecycle (V-model) and adhere to software development standards
  • Provide regular updates to engineering management

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience in Embedded C programming
  • Knowledge of embedded systems concepts and protocols (CAN, SPI, RS-422)
  • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle
  • Familiarity with PLM and ERP tools (TeamCenter, SAP)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Desirable:

  • Experience with RTOS or Bare Metal systems
  • Exposure to middleware and SOA architectures
  • Knowledge of safety standards (DEF STAN 00-056, IEC 61508)
  • Understanding of electronic circuits
  • Experience with Matlab/Simulink

Qualifications:

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 3+ years of post-graduate engineering experience (or equivalent combination of experience and qualifications)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a programme of national importance while contributing to meaningful and technically diverse work in the defence sector.

Apply now or reach out for more details.