Embedded Ada Software Engineer

Our client has an opportunity for an Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join them on a contract basis. You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and be able to work in a lab based environment using various test tools such as scopes, logic analysers, bespoke test equipment and host based testing.

Role: Embedded Ada Software Engineer
Location: Stevenage
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: 6 months with possible extension
Clearance: Full SC required before starting – UKEO due to project
Hourly Rate: Up to £70 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing Real Time Embedded SW in ADA on a power PC
• Testing the embedded SW
• Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms
• Running tests, analysing results and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes
• Documenting the SW

Requirements:

• Ideally the candidate will have experience in the following areas:
• Experience developing in the ADA Programming Language and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised, and documented software
• Experience of programming embedded Software on a Power PC
• Experience of testing embedded SW and using test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes
• Experience of DOORS
• Experience in model-based development, either in SysML/UML
• Understanding of standardised bus systems and protocols
• Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis
• ‘Can do’ and flexible approach – you’ll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of “software”
• Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical
• Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation
• Ability and experience of mentoring and tutoring other members of the team

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please immediately!

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