Eaton
Junior Software Engineer

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Eaton Wimborne
Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.
Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.
With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.
Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the global stage.
What You’ll Do
The Eaton Aerospace Group, Mission Systems Division (MSD), has an opening for a Software Engineer within the Avionics Software Development Team. This role reports to the Software Development Manager – Avionics.
The primary purpose of the position is to develop and support embedded software in C for Air to Air Refuelling (AAR) pods used in hose and drogue refuelling systems. The role also includes creating and maintaining associated documentation and ensuring full compliance with relevant engineering processes, tools, and RTCA DO 178B/C standards.
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Responsibilities
This is a junior-level position with a strong growth path. The successful candidate will be supported and developed to eventually take on the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain embedded C software to meet system and customer requirements.
- Use a range of engineering tools across the entire software lifecycle, including:
- Configuration Management
- Requirements Management
- Software Design and Modelling
- Traceability tools
- Static Analysis
- Software Build tools
- Microsoft Office
- Understanding of software test and verification tools and techniques
- Apply and comply with engineering processes and standards, including RTCA DO 178B/C and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
- Present engineering materials clearly to different audiences, adapting content and technical depth appropriately.
Qualifications
- Minimum Graduate in relevant degree
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline.
- University project relating to software engineer, home automation or practical experiments desirable.
Skills
- Knowledge of the C programming language (or other similar language).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.


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