Software Engineer - C++

Software EngineerThe information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.Location: Dorset (Hybrid working 3 days on site 2 from home)Competetive market salarySC Clearance required - All candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the rolePurpose of jobApplication of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle.Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systemsExperience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and toolsUnderstanding of Open Systems Architectures and PrinciplesAbility to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure qualityAwareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standardsUnderstanding of software configuration managementAbility to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholdersIdeally the candidate will have proven ability in one or more of the following industry areasDefenceMaritimeRailPrimary software skills/experienceEssential:Primary software/system skills:C++ / Visual StudioUML / Enterprise Architect for system designDesirable:Sonar xjdpvnf processingIntel Threaded Building BlocksFortranSignal ProcessingObject Oriented DesignAlgorithm optimisation/implementationAdditional informationDue to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum).

Created: 2026-03-14