Senior Software Engineer

HENSOLDT • Enfield, CT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the whole or an assigned portion of a design from preliminary specification through to verified software. The Senior Software Engineer provides expert knowledge of software design, test and verification. This role involves using good engineering practice to produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions, and supporting and enhancing existing software in accordance with commercial requirements. The engineer will be responsible for the specification, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software to support the company’s products and services. They will also undertake additional project tasks as required by management, provide support and advice to less experienced colleagues, and act as a role model for junior staff. Additionally, the role involves acting as a technical liaison within and outside HENSOLDT UK with customers, suppliers, and collaborators on software-related matters. Any other tasks associated with this role are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of C++.
• Experience of taking projects through the software development life cycle.
• Good English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2026.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GUI/UX or HCI desirable.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Use good engineering practice to produce software for new, innovative and profitable products and solutions.
• Support and enhance existing software in accordance with commercial requirements.
• Responsible for specification, design, implementation, testing and maintenance of software to support the company’s products and services.
• Undertakes additional project tasks as required by management.
• Provide support and advice to less experienced colleagues.
• Act as a role model for junior staff.
• Technical liaison within and outside HENSOLDT UK with customers, suppliers and collaborators on software related matters.
• Any other tasks associated with this role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior