Software Engineer

We 7re excited to share an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Purpose of the Job Manage or work on work packages concerned with the development and maintenance of software components and systems / sub-systems in order to contribute to the development and support of NATS systems.

In this role, you 7ll play a crucial part in maintaining service resilience across the entire lifecycle while driving continuous improvement. Your work will focus on our safety-critical Simulator infrastructure, which underpins the controller-facing systems/applications responsible for the safe movement of over 7,000 aircraft every day.

As a Software Engineer, you 7ll support the day d to d day operation of our simulator environment across Windows and Linux platforms. You 7ll work within the Simulator Support Group, assisting with the build, configuration, management, and support of simulator hardware, software, and OS-level services.

Principal Accountabilities

• Analysis design and implementation of changes to software components, in accordance with customer requirements, budget and schedule.
• Management of and responsibility for work packages involving the development and delivery of software in accordance with performance, quality, budget and schedule requirements.
• 3rd and 4th line support for NATS software systems, requiring a responsive and flexible approach to ensure a high utilisation of these systems.
• Contribute to proposals by assisting with activities such as requirements capture, risk analysis, prototyping, and the production of written proposals and Feasibility & Options reports.
• Supervision and guidance of engineers assigned to the Job Holder 7s work package.
• Production and maintenance of documentation covering the full development lifecycle including software assurance documentation when developing assurance level 4 software.
• Provision of expertise and knowledge in the rapidly changing field of commercial software and systems used by NATS systems.
• Ensure that the processes and tools used in the development of software systems are efficient and effective.

Autonomy

• Works unsupervised referring to Work Package Lead to review progress weekly.
• Within the resource limits agreed with the Software Engineering Practice Manager for the job holder 7s work package, the job holder is responsible for utilising the available resources to deliver the work package outputs into the project.
• Responsible for guiding and supervising junior staff assigned to the Job Holder 7s work package.
• Junior software engineering staff refer to the Job Holder for :

• Technical guidance on solutions.
• Direction in terms of their contribution to the Job Holder 7s work package.

• When the Work Package Lead has agreed the job holders proposals to technical solutions, the job holder has freedom and responsibility to implement them.

Job Scope

• The Job Holder reports to a Software Engineering Manager / Senior Software Engineer.
• The Software Engineering Practice Manager can appoint the job holder to manage a discrete work package. The job holder can also have expertise in a particular technical field, (e.g. programming languages, software packages) and can be called upon to provide technical advice in their field to customers and other Service staff as appropriate. The job holder works in a team led by a Software Engineering Manager or a Senior Software Engineer and is responsible for the close supervision of staff assigned to work on their work package.
• The job holder:-

• Is responsible for designing and implementing changes to systems / sub-systems and the development and maintenance of software components allocated to the job holder in the form of work packages.

• Is responsible for:

• Estimation of the resources and schedule associated with the execution of a work package.
• Highlighting any risks or dependencies associated with a work package.
• Providing technical guidance and direction to junior software engineering staff.
• Delivering the outputs of a work package in accordance with the project 7s requirements for the performance, budget and schedule of the work package outputs.

• Needs to respond, at short notice, to requests for specialist support, requiring rapid analysis of the situation and guidance to ensure high utilisation of NATS systems and facilities.

Experience, Qualification & Skills

• As a minimum, a HNC (or equivalent level 4 or SCQF level 7 qualification) in a computing, engineering, technology or numerate related discipline or an equivalent defined by a professional body.
• In lieu of the required qualification, the job holder shall have completed structured engineering, technology and/or on the job software development training, and have demonstrable skills in the field of software development. It is expected that a body of evidence will be provided to support this assessment.
• Knowledge of system and software development is a pre-requisite for the job. It is highly desirable that the job holder has previous experience of ATC systems and software and has worked in a commercial environment. Computer languages should include languages such as C++. Operating Systems should include UNIX/Linux. The job holder should have experience of using at least one analysis and design methodology.
• An understanding of work package management within a system and software development environment, including the principles of staff management, is required. The job holder should also have experience of negotiating with customers, other disciplines and suppliers. It is essential that they communicate clearly and effectively at all times.

What We 7re Looking For

• Basic understanding of Windows and RedHat Linux systems, with a desire to build admin d level skills
• General understanding of networking fundamentals
• Willingness to learn scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python; Ansible or DSC a bonus)
• Interest in troubleshooting and supporting technical issues
• Enthusiasm to learn from senior engineers and develop toward more advanced responsibilities