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Senior Software Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Linthouse, Glasgow City, Scotland, GBR
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Hiring Remotely in Linthouse, Glasgow City, Scotland, GBR
Senior level
Provides technical leadership for embedded C++ software development across the full lifecycle. Responsibilities include software design, architecture, requirements analysis, testing, Agile participation, peer reviews, safety compliance, and coaching junior engineers. The role involves real-time systems using bare metal, RTOS, SoCs, microcontrollers, and embedded platforms, with image processing, AI, and data analytics applications for defence products.
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Location: Linthouse Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

Senior Software Engineer

Glasgow - Hybrid module

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.  


Join a diverse team working on cutting-edge Land, Sea, and Air products, playing a key role in software development across the full lifecycle. Work hands-on with Image Processing, AI, and Data Analytics on platforms like SoCs, Microcontrollers, Single Board Computers, and HCI consoles. Collaborate with software leadership to review and enhance development processes across Thales.


Responsibilities


  • Provide technical leadership and ownership for a software design
  • Develop software primarily in C++ that follows software design and interface control descriptions/specifications and adheres to the software architectures written in UML
  • Contribute to the development of software architectures that consider the constraints placed upon the system, write clear and concise software design definitions and record/capture design decisions/rationale
  • Work collaboratively with other engineering functions to analyse solution/product level requirements and operational concepts, perform trade studies and contribute to a solution level architecture
  • Contribute to the testing activity appropriate to the products
  • Proactively be part of an Agile team and contribute to Agile ceremonies
  • Support peer reviews of others work and generation of materials for major gate reviews
  • Provide coaching and technical support to junior engineers

Requirements


  • Developed with C++ language as well as experience of working with bare metal and/or RTOS/OS in a real-time embedded environment (essential)
  • Experience of working with test frameworks (e.g. GoolgeTest, GoogleMock)
  • Experience of working with static analysis tools (e.g. Klocwork, Coverity) and test coverage tools (e.g. Bullseye).
  • Have some exposure to test automation/continuous build & integration
  • Have some understanding of common UML artefacts is desirable
  • Experience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS) is desirable
  • Developing software systems to meet international safety systems such as IEC 61508 or DO-178C is desirable

Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) 

We enable forces to gather timely, meaningful information so they can make thoughtful, decisive choices that safeguard communities. For more than 130 years, we’ve championed the development of Optronics for military, scientific and commercial applications. Our expertise covers three sectors: Air, Land and Sea. 

Security Clearance Requirement: 


Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions.  This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.   


To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.  In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. 


Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels. 



Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.


At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.  


We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. 


If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities.  

Join the Talent Community here. 


Join Thales in the UK – Innovate with us and shape the future! 

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
 

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.


If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.


Join Thales in the UK – Innovate with us and shape the future!

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