Senior Embedded Software Engineer - R0239024

Working as part of a diverse team, you will work across a 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 Sysem 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.,

• 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 studies and contribute to a solution level architecture


• Contribute to the testing activity appropriate to the products


• Proactively be part of an Agile Scrum 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
  
  You are a self-motivated software professional with 5+ years of experience


• Developed with C++ language (essential), as well as experience of working with RTOS/OS


• 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).


• Embedded software


• Real-time Operating Systems


• Have some exposure to test automation/continuous build & integration


• Have experience of Rhapsody (or similar tool) and UML


• Experience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS)


• Developing software systems to meet international safety systems such as IEC 61508 or DO-178C is desirable


• Experience working within a software team in an Agile environment
  
  Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.


Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions., Thales is a technology company that is part of the of the global Thales organisation. Thales worldwide has 88000 employees in 50 countries.

Thales teams deliver cutting-edge solutions to armed forces all over the world. We are Europe's number one supplier of defence electronics and a leading provider of integrated air, naval and land based defence systems., Thales operates a hybrid working model where it is possible to blend working from home and on site. This is a full-time position., At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

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

• Pension Scheme


• Annual Bonus


• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm


• Hybrid Working


• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)


• Life Cover


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app


• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers


• Generous training budget and allowance to attend conferences/workshops.


• Extensive private healthcare plans, Gym and well-being memberships, Cycle to Work


• Enhanced maternity and parental leave.


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).

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.