R&D Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is required to join the R&D Department to deliver ground-breaking signalling system software-based products.

The Software Engineer will be expected to undertake requirements analysis, architecting and design of the work in a core team of software engineers in a dynamic development environment providing high value early lifecycle development capability for both safety-critical and safety-related software developments. The focus of the team will be on producing software solutions, performing all parts of the development lifecycle. The team will use a mix of traditional and agile techniques to manage risk and ensure on-time delivery of quality software.

The Software Engineer provides a technical role responsible for requirements analysis, software architecture, design, code, and test, and problem analysis on high-value safety-critical and safety-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

Specifically:

* Requirement’s analysis and specification of high level software design

* Development and implementation of software design

* Code and test of embedded systems

Generally:

* Requirements Analysis

* Design using structured techniques

* Coding

* Development of test specifications

* Support of integration and system testing

* Visits to site to assist in testing and commissioning

* Report on progress as required

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Essential Requirements

* Graduate in a relevant engineering discipline or other numerate subject, although equivalent experience would also be considered

* Proficient in UML, C#, Windows Presentation Format

* Previous engineering experience

* Experience in development of embedded software

* Self-motivated, adaptable and able to learn quickly

* Demonstrable knowledge of good development standards and practices as applicable to engineering disciplines, with at least 5 years’ experience of delivering systems in a controlled software environment.

* Good knowledge of configuration management and control practices

* Able to work to tight timescales

* Good verbal and written communication skills

* Good inter-personal skills

Desirable Requirements

* Knowledge, particularly experience of developing Safety Critical Software up to SIL4 level.

* Familiarity with Agile software development techniques (ideally Scrum).

* Proficient in using UML for software design

* Experience with DOORS

* Experience with Artisan

* Railway Industry background. Knowledge of CENELEC 50128.

* Systems Engineering experience

* Knowledge of C#, SQL

* Knowledge of cloud computing (Amazon Web Services)

* Knowledge of Source control tools – Git, Synergy