Software Engineer

In this role you design, implement, and test software for state-of-the-art sonar systems within Thales Underwater Systems. You’ll contribute to the development of high-assurance software for naval platforms, collaborating with UK and international teams to deliver robust solutions. The position offers exposure to HCI, acoustic processing, autonomy, and middleware across large-scale real-time systems. You will help shape the next generation of sonar technology in a mission-driven, security-focused environment.

• private medical insurance
• cycle to work schemes
• employee discounts
• paid volunteering day
• stocks and shares
• annual bonus

• Design, implement and test HCI, acoustic processing, autonomy and middleware products
• Contribute to the development of next-generation sonar technologies
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to define requirements and test strategy
• Deliver high-quality software on time and within budget as part of a project team
• Support deployed software across land and sea with customer support functions
• Help develop skills, technology, and ways of working within software management
• Lead change and drive innovative solutions within a team environment
• Travel to Thales sites in the UK as needed for project work

• At least 7 years’ experience of C++ on large scale / real-time systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Awareness of software configuration control principles
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Desire to take responsibility for professional development

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective communication
• Self-motivation and initiative
• C++ on large-scale / real-time systems
• UML modelling (desirable)
• Signal Processing (desirable)