Software Engineer Ref# V-46886

  • Devon, South West, UK
  • £40000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid, flexible working, Half-day Fridays & more!
  • Permanent
  • V-46886

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team working at the forefront of naval electro-optic systems. This role is perfect for someone with strong embedded software experience looking to make a tangible impact on mission-critical defence technology.

You’ll be involved in the full software lifecycle – from concept and design through to integration and support – working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, fault-resilient software that powers high-performance naval systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Designing and developing embedded and UI software for advanced naval systems
  • Collaborating across mechanical, electrical and systems engineering teams
  • Assisting customer integration and commissioning activities
  • Producing high-quality documentation and contributing to risk and issue resolution

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong academic background in a relevant engineering or software discipline
  • Experience writing embedded C/C++ code
  • Familiarity with hardware interfaces (e.g. Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422)
  • UI development experience (e.g. Visual Studio C++, C#)

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience with VxWorks or similar RTOS
  • Use of source control tools (SVN, Git), Jira and Confluence
  • Familiarity with unit testing, static code analysis and networking (TCP/UDP)

What’s On Offer:

  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Lunchtime Friday finishes
  • 28 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme
  • Matched pension contributions up to 5%
  • Life assurance, income protection & Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to GP, mental health, physiotherapy & second opinion services
  • Company share schemes & EV salary sacrifice
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Wellbeing app, social events, discounts, gym membership and more

Please note: Due to the nature of the role, UK Security Clearance eligibility is required.

If you’re ready to contribute to cutting-edge defence technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, apply now to join this innovative team!


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