We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our Letchworth team!

As our Software Development Engineer, you will perform all software lifecycle phase tasks from planning to release and subsequent maintenance and support. Be able to complete all allocated tasks within the time and budget specified within the work package definitions.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Software Development Engineer, and be able to make correct technical decisions that ensure compliance and quality while considering cost, schedule and risk.

Location: Letchworth

We Take Care of Our People

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits  I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Perform software development tasks to the required quality, complying with company procedures and within time and cost constraints.

• Develop software planning documents.

• Develop software requirements and associated traceability.

• Develop software design artefacts.

• Develop source code from design and requirements.

• Take responsibility for board level bring up of hardware, working with the hardware team to resolve any issues.

• Develop software requirement-based verification / test cases

• Investigate problems and debug software

• Perform technical reviews on software artefacts.

• Develop accurate time and cost estimates for software work packages.

• Ensure all allocated tasks are completed in accordance with the applicable project plan and work package definitions.

• To accept technical responsibility for allocated software lifecycle phases / tasks

• Report software progress / status to the software team leader.

• To attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant software development technologies.

• Identify software development process improvement opportunities.

What You Bring

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of degree education in Computer Science or equivalent subject

• Experience of Embedded SW Development

• Awareness of full SW Development Life Cycle

• Configuration Control: Familiarity with Git or similar

• Good documentation and report writing skills

Desirable Criteria:

• 5+ years post University Experience in Defence, Avionics, Automotive, Medical industries

• Knowledge of computer hardware: GPUs, Memory, Processors

• Knowledge of Computer Systems: Protocols, Networking, Secure BOOT

• Experience of writing low level code: e.g. Drivers, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, USB, Serial

• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall and DevOps Development methodologies

• Awareness of a requirements-based software design methodology

• SW Design Tools:  Familiarity with UML and UML based design tools

• Desirable Programming Languages:  C, C++, Python, Java Script

• Experience of development for Bare Metal, Linux and RTOS systems e.g VxWorks

• Experience of developing user interfaces

• Familiarity with using Automated Testing techniques for software verification

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for SW: DO178C, IEC61508, MISRA C/C++

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. We are committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.