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Software Engineer

Crawley
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Under Water Systems (UWS)

Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities.

Software Engineer – Maritime Mission Systems

Thales Maritime Mission Systems provide a unique opportunity for you to create software that delivers a state of the art Sonar capability for UK and International Navies.

Our systems are developed for a wide range of significant defence projects, including the Astute class submarines, Merlin helicopters, Type 23 frigates and the Hunt class mine countermeasures vessel.

As a Thales Maritime Mission Systems software engineer, you will develop the next-generation of Sonar technologies, for which we are world-renowned.

You will be a key member of the Software Development team based at the Thales site in Crawley, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with Thales sites in the UK and overseas.

Key responsibilities

  • Design, implementation and test of Human Computer Interface, Acoustic processing and middleware products, using industry standard tools and methods.

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Essential requirements

  • A good foundation in computer science
  • Proficient programming skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • An ability to work as a key member of the team
  • A desire to take responsibility for your professional development

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Desirable requirements

  • Experience of Java, C++, C
  • Awareness of Software configuration control principles
  • Awareness of real time constraints in software development
  • Awareness of linux and shell scripts
  • Awareness of UML modelling
  • A knowledge of Software architectures

Educational Requirements

Ideally a degree in a relevant subject e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Engineering.

Job Content

  • Define our solution by working with Systems Engineering to develop requirements and a test strategy
  • Develop our systems by working as a key member of a project team to deliver a high quality, robust software deliverable that meets customer requirements, on time and within budget
  • Support our systems by working with customer support functions to ensure that currently deployed software products are maintained on both land and at sea
  • Build our strategy by working with the software management function to ensure that skills, technology and ways of working are developed

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You should have the ability to work well within a team and to obtain co-operation and lead change. You will be self-motivated, with the ability to see innovative solutions to problems and the enthusiasm to drive them to a successful conclusion.

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You will have the opportunity to travel to Thales and non-Thales sites throughout the UK when working on Thales projects. Therefore a willingness to undertake business travel is essential.

UK Eyes Only:

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

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Skills

Java
C++
C
Linux
Shell Scripting
UML Modelling
Software Architecture
Acoustic Processing
Human Computer Interface
Middleware
Software Configuration Control
Real Time Software Development
Computer Science
Systems Engineering
Software Testing
Technical Communication

Location

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

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