C++ Software Engineer

  • Certain Advantage
  • Bristol, Somerset
  • Oct 08, 2025
Full time Telecommunications

Job Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).Rate: £65.00 per hourOvertime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter'Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)Interview process: One stage video interviewJob Description:The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol.Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. Responsibilities:What the department are looking for:
  1. The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected.
  2. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the preferred configuration tool.
  3. Developing current software requirements.
  4. The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware.
  5. Developing software in on controlled Software environment.
Skillset/experience required:
  1. Strong C++ knowledge
  2. Knowledge of Rhapsody UML
  3. Competent with MS word, for reviewing and updating technical documentation.
  4. Experience of RTC/EWM would be beneficial
  5. CUDA experience would be beneficial