Are you a Software Engineering professional, with experience working on the development of complex software, programmed in C & C++? Would you like to join an experienced team shaping the future of cockpit and avionics design for a multinational fighter jet program? If so - I am keen to hear from you My client, a multinational defence company, is seeking a Senior Software Simulation Engineer to join their Air Division on a permanent basis. The position is based at their secure site in North Bristol, and due to the sensitive nature of the projects, full-time on-site presence is required, five days a week. Successful applicants will join the the projects Modelling & Simulation (M&S) discipline, which as a whole support’s development of our platforms across the entire product lifecycle, offering you the opportunity to collaborate with fighter pilots from four nations, conduct assessments, and contribute to trial preparation, execution, and analysis. Successful candidates will need to hold SC-level security clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the vetting process to achieve this. What you’ll be doing: Development of software used to run the Typhoon Active Cockpit simulator Ownership of requirements, design and implementation, system integration and test, within schedule and estimates Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership Production of appropriate technical documentation Design of technical solutions, integrating COTS hardware and software Working with customers to support delivered systems and resolve issues Technical Management of allocated tasks Supporting Development/Refinement of development processes Assisting in the Developing of new work opportunities for the department and wider business Supporting development of System Architectures to meet emerging IT & IT Security requirements Involvement in Planning and Estimating development activities Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Maths or Physics Programming knowledge and experience in C/C++ Experience of configuration control tools and experience with Microsoft Visual Studio or similar Desirable: Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge Knowledge and experience of Linux Experience in Task Leading duties, including Quality management documentation Use of Jira or similar to manage software tasks Cockpit or user interface design/UX design Synergize Consulting is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Synergize Consulting provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, age, disability, or any other protected status or characteristic.