Senior Software Engineer

As a software engineer, you will work within an integrated project team and be responsible for creating high quality and robust designs and code; for fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and progress reports.

This position is for embedded software development in an end to end role focused on electronic warfare systems.

Work Experience

Security Clearance

Quest Global are hiring for experienced C++ Senior/Principal Software Engineers on a permanent basis to be based in Luton.

You must be eligible for full security clearance with Sole British Nationality

• Strong unit test skills using tools such as MS Test Framework.
• Strong programming expertise in C++14, with extensive experience using Visual Studio for development, debugging, and performance optimisation.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps for pipeline creation, build orchestration, and release management.
• Current valid SC clearance would be an advantage
• Strong peer reviewing skills (source code and documentation).
• UK citizenship (Sole UK Nationals only) is mandatory to be able to clear the background checks and obtain SC clearance
• Proven ability to work closely with other teams (i.e. systems), translating requirements into technical deliverables and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Visual Studio 2019, VxWorks, IBM DOORS, Azure DevOps, Git
• Practical exposure to Continuous Integration (CI) environments and automated build and test pipelines.
• Experience in interpreting and managing requirements through IBM DOORS, maintaining full traceability from definition to verification.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain embedded software on RTOS platforms such as VxWorks, including target integration and validation.
• C++14 or higher versions
• Experience delivering software within Agile and DevOps frameworks, actively contributing to sprint meetings.
• Familiarity with DO-178C standards for safety-critical software development in aerospace and defence domains.
• Honours degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or another STEM-based subject
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both client and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles.
• Confidence in presenting technical material to a wide range of stakeholders in discussions, technical reviews, and cross-functional collaborations.