You are a self-motivated software professional with 5+ years of experience in C++, RTOS/OS, test frameworks, static analysis tools, test coverage tools, test automation, Rhapsody/UML, requirements management, and Agile environments. Experience with safety systems like IEC 61508 or DO-178C is a plus.

You will lead software design, develop C++ code, collaborate with teams, contribute to testing, participate in Agile Scrum, support peer reviews, and provide technical coaching.

Software Engineering

United Kingdom

Glasgow

Life Insurance

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Flexible Working

Work From Home

Large

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 77,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. Trust is essential for societies to flourish, with humans playing a central role in every critical decision.

Thales's high-tech solutions, services and products help companies, organisations and governments to achieve their goals and ambitions. And in each of our five vertical markets — digital identity and security, defence and security, aerospace, space, and transport — our customers play a vital role in society.

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Thales

Technology

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitionsOur Opportunity<ul><li>Working as part of a diverse team, you will work across a product portfolio that encompasses cutting edge Land, Sea and Air products and fulfil an integral software engineering role, involved in many aspects of software development across the full software lifecycle. Our products increasingly utilise Image Processing, AI and Data Analytics to keep Thales at the forefront of technology via diverse platforms such as Sysem on Chip, Microcontrollers, Single Board Computers, through to HCI consoles.</li><li>You will be in a hands-on software development role as well as collaborating with and influencing the software leadership team, reviewing and improving the software development process throughout the Thales software function.</li><li>Thales operates a hybrid working model where it is possible to blend working from home and on site. This is a full-time position.</li></ul>What the role has to offer:You will:<ul><li>Provide technical leadership and ownership for a software design</li><li>Develop software primarily in C++ that follows software design and interface control descriptions/specifications and adheres to the software architectures written in UML</li><li>Contribute to the development of software architectures that consider the constraints placed upon the system, write clear and concise software design definitions and record/capture design decisions/rationale</li><li>Work collaboratively with other engineering functions to analyse solution/product level requirements and operational concepts, perform trade studies and contribute to a solution level architecture</li><li>Contribute to the testing activity appropriate to the products</li><li>Proactively be part of an Agile Scrum team and contribute to Agile ceremonies</li><li>Support peer reviews of others work and generation of materials for major gate reviews</li><li>Provide coaching and technical support to junior engineers</li></ul>About YouWe would love to hear from you if meet the following:<ul><li>You are a self-motivated software professional with 5+ years of experience</li><li>Developed with C++ language (essential), as well as experience of working with RTOS/OS</li><li>Experience of working with test frameworks (e.g. GoolgeTest, GoogleMock)</li><li>Experience of working with static analysis tools (e.g. Klocwork, Coverity) and test coverage tools (e.g. Bullseye).</li><li>Have some exposure to test automation/continuous build &amp; integration</li><li>Have experience of Rhapsody (or similar tool) and UML</li><li>Experience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS)</li><li>Developing software systems to meet international safety systems such as IEC 61508 or DO-178C is desirable</li><li>Experience working within a software team in an Agile environment</li></ul>What We Can OfferWe’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.FlexibilityYour health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the assigned recruiter.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.#LI-JB1In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom  Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.  Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitionsOur OpportunityWorking as part of a diverse team, you will work across a product portfolio that encompasses cutting edge Land, Sea and Air products and fulfil an integral software engineering role, involved in many aspects of software development across the full software lifecycle. Our products increasingly utilise Image Processing, AI and Data Analytics to keep Thales at the forefront of technology via diverse platforms such as Sysem on Chip, Microcontrollers, Single Board Computers, through to HCI consoles.You will be in a hands-on software development role as well as collaborating with and influencing the software leadership team, reviewing and improving the software development process throughout the Thales software function.Thales operates a hybrid working model where it is possible to blend working from home and on site. This is a full-time position.What the role has to offer:You will:Provide technical leadership and ownership for a software designDevelop software primarily in C++ that follows software design and interface control descriptions/specifications and adheres to the software architectures written in UMLContribute to the development of software architectures that consider the constraints placed upon the system, write clear and concise software design definitions and record/capture design decisions/rationaleWork collaboratively with other engineering functions to analyse solution/product level requirements and operational concepts, perform trade studies and contribute to a solution level architectureContribute to the testing activity appropriate to the productsProactively be part of an Agile Scrum team and contribute to Agile ceremoniesSupport peer reviews of others work and generation of materials for major gate reviewsProvide coaching and technical support to junior engineersAbout YouWe would love to hear from you if meet the following:You are a self-motivated software professional with 5+ years of experienceDeveloped with C++ language (essential), as well as experience of working with RTOS/OSExperience of working with test frameworks (e.g. GoolgeTest, GoogleMock)Experience of working with static analysis tools (e.g. Klocwork, Coverity) and test coverage tools (e.g. Bullseye).Have some exposure to test automation/continuous build & integrationHave experience of Rhapsody (or similar tool) and UMLExperience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS)Developing software systems to meet international safety systems such as IEC 61508 or DO-178C is desirableExperience working within a software team in an Agile environmentWhat We Can OfferWe’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.FlexibilityYour health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the assigned recruiter.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.#LI-JB1In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

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