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As Belcan are expanding their Software capability due to clients requiring more Software Engineering support from us, our team of Software Engineers needs to grow at various levels, from Engineer to Principal Engineer and both Permanent and Contract (Inside IR35) roles.


Belcan are a diverse Engineering Services company and due to winning new projects and clients, we are looking for Software Engineers from the Aerospace sector. If you would like to work hybrid from almost anywhere in the UK in an exciting and challenging role, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!


As a Software Engineer, you should have a strong technical background to develop processes including evaluation of Software Engineering Tools. This will involve the development of DO-178C compliant Software Engineering Processes and Standards including the specification of tools (e.g., meta-models, profiles and code generation). Then working within a team to develop tools compliant with DO-330 (requirements, design, coding, verification and documentation).


You will be involved in the software that will be integral for inflight clearance strategies for new products and systems for Flight Systems, Mission Systems, Safety Systems or Avionic Systems for a variety of both current and future aircraft platforms. This will include some Software quality, safety and requirements management including Software design/Validation & Verification, for complex real time safety related/critical systems as well as Cyber Security.


You will have the ability to work collaboratively within a large-scale programme and have the experience of software development lifecycle and processes, the development of applications (code, debugging and test). Ideally experienced with C, C++, Java, Ansys SCADE or similar languages and Object-Oriented Programming. Experience of developing real-time or embedded applications or of Agile Software Development.


Ideally you will be degree qualified with previous experience in the above Software or transferable Software skills and a proven track record in Engineering.


Due to the type of work being carried out there is a necessity for the engineers to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance Status.


For Permanent Engineers, you will join a collaborative company that puts people at the heart of everything we do. As well as career development and a friendly and collaborative team, you will benefit from:

*Company Pension scheme *Generous holiday allowance *Health assurance *Electric Car scheme

*Hybrid and flexible working policies. …and much more.


For Contractors - Inside IR35, an initial 12 month contract.


Belcan, a Cognizant company, has become a global technological leader and established go to Engineering Services provider, working within many industries including Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Nuclear, Automotive and Cyber Security.

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