Spectra Group
Application Software Design Engineer
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Join Spectra Group and help develop software for secure tactical communications systems used by defence and government customers around the world. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle - from concept and design through integration, testing and customer support.
We are seeking an Android Developer with strong Kotlin experience. The ideal candidate will have experience integrating applications with existing software platforms and working with networking technologies to communicate with external devices and systems.
Experience with vulnerability scanning, secure development practices, and CI/CD pipelines is desirable. Skills in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and SQL would also be beneficial for the development and maintenance of internal tools and business applications.
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Spectra Group is a specialist provider of secure tactical communications systems for defence, government and security organisations worldwide. Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, Spectra's technologies are trusted by customers operating in demanding environments across land, maritime and airborne domains.
The company is recognised for its engineering expertise, operational focus and commitment to developing innovative communications capabilities, including its Evergreen software-defined tactical communications system, GENSS, alongside its proven SlingShot and Troposcatter product families.
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Role Description As an Application Software Design Engineer, you will become part of a multidisciplinary engineering team developing software for advanced tactical communications systems.
This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from concept and software architecture through implementation, integration, testing and customer support. You'll collaborate with systems, hardware and RF engineers to develop robust, secure software for products used in challenging operational environments.
This is an office-based position in Kingstone, Herefordshire, with occasional travel as required.
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