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A leading Aerospace and Defence organisation are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to deliver high-quality software solutions within a defined work package. You'll play a key role in translating stakeholder requirements into robust, maintainable code, while collaborating with engineering teams and project stakeholders to drive technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver software solutions within defined work packages, ensuring alignment with all stakeholder requirements.
Engage with stakeholders to understand and prioritise needs, balancing constraints to deliver optimal software capabilities.
Produce robust, high-quality, and well-documented code, maintaining configuration management and progress reporting.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of software architecture within the broader system.
Apply best practices and suitable tools/techniques in test equipment software development, offering expertise and guidance where required.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; escalate complex challenges and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.

Required Experience

Proficiency in high-level programming languages such as C, NI LabWindows/CVI, LabVIEW, or LabVIEW FPGA.
Familiarity with NI TestStand and low-level driver development.
Experience developing software for test systems within a structured process or framework.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities

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