Software Engineer

Due to expansion within our growing Defence capability, QuEST Global is hiring Contract ADA Software Engineers to join our team in Luton and Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leader in Engineering Services where we offer the chance to work with talented people and deliver cutting edge projects.

The role:

As an ADA Software engineer, you will join our technical team and work on one of our major Defence projects in the UK.

As a Software engineer your main responsibilities will be:

• Understanding system requirements and decompose into software requirements
• User requirement review
• Implementing low level software design
• Developing algorithms for signal processing, data analysis and visualisation
• Completing software development activity to create a vital tool used in the detailed analysis of safety critical systems
• Software verification and validation

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for Software Engineering, with proven experience across the lifecycle. You will have the chance to work on exciting projects during your career with QuEST with real scope for career development.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential:

• Experience developing software in industry, or experience of a research and development organisation
• Proficiency with ADA is essential
• Relevant experience in software design and development
• Extensive experience modifying and reviewing source code
• Review and enhance requirements where there are gaps
• Document and test the design
• Formalise test and traceability evidence
• Where necessary provide bug fixes and changes

 

Desirable:

• Preferred background in Electronic Warfare, Automotive, Rail, Transportation, Aerospace or other domains that are tightly regulated and safety critical
• Knowledge of architecture and agile project methodologies would be highly beneficial

Qualifications required:

• A science-based Honours degree (e.g. Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Electronic Engineering)
• The ability to hold a valid UK security clearance (SC)

Why QuEST Global?

• Global reach as part of a global company with an international team.
• The opportunity to work in multiple different projects and range of industries.
• Flexible and hybrid working, with a culture of openness, innovation and entrepreneurial.
• A competitive salary, plus a Benefits Package that includes contributory pension, cinema
• discounts, shopping cards, gym scheme, financial education and more.
• An extensive Learning Hub with opportunity for learning, training, development and career progression.
• Being recognized as an individual, and not just become a ‘number’.