Job Description

Are you a passionate and innovative software engineer looking for your next challenge? A dynamic tech-focused aerospace company is seeking a Principal / Specialist Engineer to lead the development of operator-facing, mission-critical applications. This is a unique opportunity to work on safety-critical and mission-critical software systems within a highly collaborative engineering environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development of application software used in command and control (C2) and ISR systems.
• Take full ownership of features from requirement analysis to implementation and testing.
• Perform both front-end and back-end development.
• Research and understand new technical domains to align software with user requirements.
• Support production efforts and assist in creating design, testing, and verification artefacts.
• Implement engineering processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide occasional support across broader engineering and company activities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (BSc / BEng).
• 5-10 years' experience in relevant software development roles.
• Strong proficiency in general-purpose programming languages (e.g., C++, Java).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software design patterns.
• Experience with version control tools (Git, Subversion, Perforce).
• Agile development exposure and familiarity with issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Advantageous: Experience in C++11+, XML/JSON/YAML, and holding a Master's degree.

Skills Required