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Hernshead Recruitment Ltd.
Principal Software Engineer
Description
About this Position:
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our growing Software community, developing cutting-edge embedded software for the Combat Air Electronic Warfare domain. This role involves working across the full software lifecycle and collaborating with firmware and hardware engineers to create high-performance embedded solutions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop embedded software using RTOSs such as VxWorks or Embedded Linux.
- Deploy software to multi-core or distributed hardware platforms.
- Collaborate with firmware and hardware engineers to deliver embedded solutions.
- Use C++ and scripting languages to develop and optimise software.
- Work to airborne software design standards (RTCA 178C) and follow coding guidelines such as MISRA C/C++.
Experience Required:
- Full software development lifecycle experience, including requirements management, design, implementation, test, and integration.
- Proficiency in UML, C++, and Object-Oriented Design (OOD) techniques.
- Experience working with agile methodologies (Scrum) and tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and GitLab.
- Understanding of RTCA 178C DAL C Design Assurance or similar safety standards.
- Experience with tools such as MATLAB Simulink, Cameo, DOORS, or Dimensions is desirable.