C# / C++ Software Engineer

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.

Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesn't need to be overly extensive.

Job Title

C# / C++ Software Engineer

Rate

£65.00 per hour

Overtime Rate

Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter'

Location

Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference)

Hybrid / Remote working

The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite

Contract

37 Hours per week

Duration

12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status

Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.

• The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators.
• Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon system in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards.
• You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment.
• Our approach to software development includes
  • Configuration control
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery or Deployment
  • Unit testing and test driven development

Skillset / experience required

• Proficient in C#
• C++ experience would be great
• Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse
• Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems

Non-essential

• Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications
• Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP
• Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes