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About the Company

Our client is an established Aero/ Defence Technology SME based in the wider Cambridge area.

They are a leading designer and manufacturer of radar systems whose patented and industry-leading radar technologies are deployed in over 35 countries for applications including border surveillance, perimeter security, and infrastructure monitoring.

The Opportunity

Our client is expanding its software engineering team to support a demanding and ambitious product roadmap.

The role involves the design and development of software across the radar systems portfolio, including external control systems and system interfaces. This also includes the development of integrations with third-party security and surveillance platforms, as well as improvements in user-facing software capabilities and overall user experience.

Key Responsibilities



Design and develop software for the company’s radar systems.

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Create software interfaces for integration with third-party surveillance and security systems.

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Enhance and improve software functionality with a focus on user experience.

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Contribute to the continual improvement of software engineering practices within the organisation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

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Proficient in C++ (Essential)

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Demonstrable industry experience of software development.

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Strong understanding and hands-on experience with object-oriented software design.

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Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

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Comfortable working directly with end customers and users.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

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Degree in software engineering, computer science, or an engineering/science discipline with a software focus.

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Experience developing command and control (C2) software for security or defence applications.

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Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) data and its manipulation.

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Experience working with SQL databases.

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Knowledge of user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX) best practices.

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Understanding of real-time software development principles.

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Experience with embedded Linux systems and embedded software development.

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Exposure to machine learning techniques and classification methodologies.

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Familiarity with Python or similar scripting languages.

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Strong mathematical and statistical analysis skills.

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Valid driver’s licence and passport for occasional business travel related to projects

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