Embedded Software Engineer
- Employer
- QinetiQ
- Location
- Malvern, Worcestershire
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2019
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- Discipline
- Design, Electronics, Systems, Research and Development
- Sector
- Aerospace & Aviation, Computing & IT, Defence, Software & Hardware
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
QinetiQ comprises teams of dedicated people; experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets. We draw on our extensive technical knowledge and intellectual property to provide the know-how and support to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Our people make the critical difference to customers by providing unique approaches to problem solving. Why don’t you join some of the world’s finest scientific and technical minds and help us make tomorrow work today?
Job description/Person specification
Our Embedded Software Engineers develop cutting edge electronics systems and work on a range of technically challenging projects from rapid developments with tight time-scales to full scale system developments. As part of a highly skilled and professional team, you will work closely with specialists from across a number of disciplines which may include; RF, electronics and FPGA design, digital signal processing, secure products, navigation products, and cryptography. You will also work throughout the engineering lifecycle, applying rigorous engineering practices; analysing, designing, implementing, testing, supporting and maintaining solutions that solve the mission-critical problems of our customers.
With numerous positions available, we are interested in hearing from both candidates at the start of their career and more experienced individuals who already hold relevant industry experience.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
• Degree in a computer science, engineering or maths subject or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Experience developing in C or C++
• Experience of developing for embedded platforms
• Experience using software design, development environment and test tools such as Enterprise Architect, Visual Studio, etc
Company
Life at QinetiQ
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation, courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems.
Diversity and inclusion
Our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. With that goal in mind, we have Diversity & Inclusion Champions in all our businesses; employee-led networks; and a number of employee communication channels. In a diverse, inclusive environment, we can all achieve our potential.
Adaptive Working
Flexible & hybrid working options
We understand our people have different needs when it comes to balancing work and life. With Adaptive Working, there’s the potential to work in the way that suits both you and QinetiQ best. We offer flexible working to enable you to work fewer days per week or have flexible start and finish times.
Meanwhile, hybrid working means you could work remotely or partly on-site. All options are powered by digital technology and designed to balance individuals’ needs with those of teams and customers.
The goal is to create an inclusive, collaborative and customer-focused culture where everyone can thrive. Find out more here.
Your wellbeing
Looking after the health and wellbeing of you and your family is our number one priority. As part of our Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy, we offer a host of services designed to support your wellbeing. They range from our Thrive app and Employee Assistance Programme to Mental Health First Aiders. Your wellbeing is critical to our collective and individual success.
Rewards and benefits
In addition to global career progression and the opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting projects, we offer a wide range of rewards and recognition. Our highly competitive salaries come with a raft of benefits, from a performance-based Employee Incentive Scheme, to Thank Q, our global recognition scheme. There’s also a Share Incentive Plan, Life Assurance and Benefits+, our flexible benefits package. It’s all designed to make life easier for you and your family.
- Website
- https://careers.qinetiq.com/
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