Senior Software Engineer with DDS
- Employer
- QinetiQ
- Location
- Malvern, Worcestershire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 13 Nov 2019
- Reference
- 9686
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- Discipline
- Design, Project Engineering, Research and Development
- Sector
- Defence, Marine, Security & Policing, Software & Hardware
- Job Type
- Engineer, Senior & Chartered Engineer
Job Details
QinetiQ supports the delivery of the Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA) for the MOD. This is a 25-year contract between MOD and QinetiQ to deliver Test & Evaluation (T&E) and Training Support Services to the UK Armed Forces. In order to intermix both live and synthetic objects, QinetiQ are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with the Data Distribution Service (DDS).
Job description/Person specification Due to a restructure within the team, we are looking to appoint a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role within the Software Engineering Department. Working across several projects, the successful applicant will have experience of designing and developing DDS based software solutions. You will be solving technically challenging problems and 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. The role has a particular focus on the design and implementation of DDS based software solutions (RTI). Key tasks Include:
• Contribution to all stages of the specification, design, development, integration, test and certification, fielding and support of DDS based software, following a rigorous engineering lifecycle.
• Interaction with a team of engineers, working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver customer solutions.
• Providing training and support on the solutions provided.
Essential Knowledge:
• A thorough understanding of DDS (preferably RTI), including real-time Quality of Service (QoS), and the Interface Definition Language (IDL), Record, Replay and Persistence
• Experience of architecting, designing and implementing DDS based solutions in software.
• Ability to develop in C++ and/or Java.
• Experience of working in a rigorous engineering environment using configuration management and change management processes and tools.
• Experience using software design, development environment and test tools such as Enterprise Architect, Visual Studio, etc.
• Experience of designing software using UML.
Desirable Knowledge:
• Experience of developing real-time software
• Experience of developing embedded systems
• Experience of developing on Linux operating systems.
• Experience of using RTI DDS versions 5.3.0 and 4.2e
• Experience of developing on Ubuntu Linux 16.04
• Experience of using Linux Containers
• Knowledge and experience of the Common Data Representation (CDR)
• Implementing to applicable coding standards.
• High assurance software development (security).
• Experience of working across both Local Area and Wide Area Networks.
• Knowledge and experience of networking protocols TCP/IP, UDP/IP, Routers and Firewalls
Person Specification:
• Innovative
• Self-starter, shows initiative
• Offers solutions to problems
• Enthusiastic team player
• Driven to deliver great results
• Strong risk awareness
• Quality conscious
• Able to follow processes and procedures
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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