Software Engineer

Software Engineer Location: Lincoln or Farnborough Clearance: SC Clearance. In response to the success of the growing business, Leidos requires a Software Engineer to support this expansion by helping to create compelling solutions for our existing and future customers. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Leidos Tactical Data Link (TDL) Portfolio have been at the forefront of interoperability assurance for the past 35 years providing interoperability technical and Subject Matter Experts (SME) across a broad spectrum of activities associated with the integration, test, verification and validation for Tactical Data Links. Leidos UK have developed a full suite of test tools to support the engineering life cycles from requirements capture/management (eSMART), real-time message analysis (CIVET), Link 16 terminal control (PUMA) and post mission analysis (MANDRIL). Leidos UK are the formal European reseller of Northrop Grumman MTDL simulation/emulation TIGER & Gateway Manager (GM) tool which integrates seamlessly into our test environment. The Leidos software tools support the implementation and interoperability assessment of TDLs into the Air, Land and maritime platforms and systems in the UK, USA, Europe and Indo Pacific regions. We currently have a vacancy for a Software Engineer in our TDL Portfolio. The Software Engineer will be responsible for the development, maintenance and continued evolvement of the Leidos toolset. Primary tasks will include supporting Technical Leads in analysing and resolving problem reports, maintaining a faults/rectification log, supporting test, verification and validation activities and preparing builds/versions of the software to meet deadlines for annual releases.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely completion of all engineering activities related to the particular application required. They will perform the day-to-day activities and be responsible for ensuring that the engineering process has been followed to maintain compliance to software assurance standards. The successful candidate may be expected to support various applications of similar coding languages. The position requires knowledge and application of the software engineering standards, principles and best practices. The successful candidate will contribute to the engineering activities throughout the release life cycle, from kick off through to deployment as required. Investigation into potential problems in the various software applications Develop software requirements Develop and implement software solutions/recommendations Contribute to architecture and design baselines Liaise with other disciplines (i.e. Systems Engineering and Formal Test) as well as management and Team Leadership Support the creation of software test artefacts Adhere to all relevant Software Standards required Required Skills: Knowledge and experience in developing Software solutions using the following languages Java (Programming Language) HTML (Markup Language) XML (Markup Language) Javascript (Programming Language) C (Programming Language) C++ Programming Language C Sharp (Programming Language) Experience of delivering real-time software Knowledge of configuration management within a software engineering environment Excellent verbal and written communication using e-mail, telecom and reports. Ability to build effective working relationships with the team, internal stakeholders and external stakeholders Ability to work independently with strong time management and organisational skills Desired