Advanced Systems Software Engineers

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Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) realises its Science and Technology, and Research and Development requirements through its Advanced Systems team located at various sites in the UK.

BDUK Advanced Systems employs innovative, highly skilled and mission motivated engineers capable of developing differentiated, high quality systems and solutions with agility and at high velocity.  The team develops innovative information management and exploitation solutions for applications across a diverse set of C4ISR domains and contexts that include, but are not limited to mission systems, security, resilience, intelligence, cyber, logistics, and training.

Boeing Defence UK is looking for innovative, talented and mission-motivated Software Engineer to join the Advanced Systems team developing cutting edge next generation software solutions that will support the growth and sustainment of Boeing Defence UK.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader, diligent team player from a software development background with the ability to work seamlessly across multiple teams and functions in Boeing, interfacing with talented computer architects, technologists and engineers who possess a diverse set of skills ranging from academic research through to product development. You'll have an interest in software development trends and be able to identify the applications of these in the defence and security sectors.

We have opportunities based in Bristol, Milton Keynes and Oxford.

The Advanced Systems Software Engineer responsibilities will include:

Delivering high quality design, development and delivery of robust next-generation software solutions

Collaborating with distributed national and international development teams and stakeholders to understand user requirements and translate them into effective prioritised technical requirements

Ensuring that the BDUK software engineering processes are followed correctly and be able to identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

Experience working in a relevant industrial field

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent subject

Excellent working knowledge of the entire software development lifecycle and agile methodologies

Strong working knowledge of object orientated programming (Java, C# and/or C++)

Strong working knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Javascript, Lua)

Be innovative and lateral in thought with strengths in problem solving

Ability to be work on your own initiative after initial tasking

Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Masters or PhD in computer science, or equivalent subject

Experience working with enterprise development frameworks such as Spring Boot

Working knowledge of Enterprise deployment platforms (e.g. Openshift)

Experience/knowledge of machine learning libraries such as SciKit-Learn, Tensorflow, Keras or Torch

Experience with software code management e.g. Git

Experience in Cloud architectures and technologies

Experience of machine learning / artificial intelligence technologies

Experience of video management and exploitation technologies

Experience working with containerization technologies & applications

Strong understanding of conventional and contemporary machine learning algorithms (e.g. CNNs, LSTMs, Reinforcement learning, SVMs)

Ability to read and apply academic machine learning literature

Experience/knowledge of computer vision algorithms and libraries (such as OpenCV)

Experience of exploiting GPU parallel computing

Experience/knowledge of common database solutions (SQL, Neo4j, Elastic Search, etc)

Experience with modern web development (JavaScript/ES6, VueJS or React, Node.JS)

Understanding of software design patterns

Knowledge of 3D and geospatial algorithms

Experience in multiple development environments and operating systems

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Please apply asap for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE.