Senior Software Engineer

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Senior Software Engineer

Glasgow

Working as part of a diverse team, you will work across a varied product portfolio that encompasses cutting edge Land, Sea and Air products and fulfil an integral software engineering role, involved in many aspects of software development across the full software lifecycle. Our products increasingly utilise Image Processing, AI and Data Analytics to keep Thales at the forefront of technology via diverse platforms such as System on Chip, Microcontrollers, Single Board Computers, through to HCI consoles.

You will be in a hands-on software development role as well as collaborating with and influencing the software leadership team, reviewing and improving the software development process throughout the Thales software function.

Thales operates a hybrid working model where it is possible to blend working from home and on site. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Provide technical leadership and ownership for a software design
• Develop software primarily in C++ that follows software design and interface control descriptions/specifications and adheres to the software architectures written in UML
• Contribute to the development of software architectures that consider the constraints placed upon the system, write clear and concise software design definitions and record/capture design decisions/rationale
• Work collaboratively with other engineering functions to analyse solution/product level requirements and operational concepts, perform trade off studies and contribute to a solution level architecture
• Contribute to the testing activity appropriate to the products
• Proactively be part of an Agile team and contribute to Agile ceremonies
• Support peer reviews of others work and generation of materials for major gate reviews
• Provide coaching and technical support to junior engineers

Requirements

We would love to hear from you if meet the following:

• You are a self-motivated software professional with 5+ years industry experience (post graduation)
• Developed with C++ language as well as experience of working with bare metal and/or RTOS/OS in a real-time embedded environment (essential)
• Experience of working with test frameworks (e.g. GoolgeTest, GoogleMock)
• Experience of working with static analysis tools (e.g. Klocwork, Coverity) and test coverage tools (e.g. Bullseye).
• Have some exposure to test automation/continuous build & integration
• Have some understanding of common UML artefacts
• Exposure to Rhapsody (or similar tool) is desirable but not essential
• Experience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS) is desireable
• Developing software systems to meet international safety systems such as IEC 61508 or DO-178C is desirable

Your Career at Thales

• There is ample opportunity to develop your skills within Thales, developing from senior engineer, to senior technical roles (e.g. Software Architect or Technical Specialist) or management roles (Project Software Engineering Manager)
• Training is provided through a mixture of mentoring, online and in-person courses. Thales actively encourages membership of professional organisations such as the IET, and will pay membership fees and support individuals to work towards Chartered status.”

Core Benefits:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Performance-related bonus
• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
• 24 hours volunteering paid for
• Private healthcare (grade dependent)
• Pension scheme
• Life cover24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• You can read about some of our other benefits here: UK benefits | Thales Group

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

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