Copello have partnered with an established defence engineering business based in Dorchester, in the recruitment of a Software Engineer.

Knowledge, skills required:

Proven ability to support or lead software developments
Knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering
Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools
Ability to expand knowledge into new domain areas, work across domains and see the bigger picture
Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with both experts and non experts
Ideally the candidate will have experience in one or more of the following domain areas:
- Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and software
- Command and Control Systems
- Hardware and software network design, implementation and management
- Acoustics / Sonar
- RF communications
- Autonomy, AI, Machine learning
- Data management
- Engagement modelling
- Software Safety (DEF STAN 00-56 & IEC 61508 or equivalent)

Desirable software/system skills:

Java / JavaFX / Netbeans
C++ / Visual Studio
Requirements management (DOORS experience desirable)
UML / Enterprise Architect for system design
Unit Testing / JUnit / CppUnit
HMI design and development
Atlassian Toolset
Network protocols
Databases
ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards

This business offers great progression opportunities, a competitive salary and bonus package. This position will be based in Dorchester 3 days a week, with flexible working hours.