Application Software Engineer

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Application Software Engineer - Ashford About UsOur client specialises in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems including the world leading Banshee target. The targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide, providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.The RoleWe are currently seeking to recruit an Application Software Engineer to carry out application software design work on various customer and projects relating to unmanned air vehicles, aerial targets, surface/marine targets and related technologies. In particular for the command and control software running on PC's and associated software tools.The role will involve:The designing, implementation and maintenance of PC based software applications using Microsoft Visual Studio with the C++, C# and Visual Basic languages.The design, implementation and maintenance of PC based test programsSoftware prototype testing.The production and maintenance of design records in accordance with company procedures.Production support.Providing support to Field Services and Trials activities.The successful candidate will:Be degree qualified in Software Engineering or a related field with education covering the development of PC based applications.Have extensive experience of software developmentHave experience of using MS Visual Studio programming in visual basic / C++ / C#Be competent in technical report writingHave a high level of competency using Microsoft Word/Excel/Visio & PowerPoint is essential.Have demonstrable interest in aviation desirable but not essentialHave excellent communication skillsHave a genuine interest to work with product realisationBe creative and pragmaticBe interested and willing to handle a diverse portfolio of projects and assignmentsBe self-driven and able to deliverUse structured and documented work methods