Software Engineer- C++

TKMS ATLAS UK · Not specified, Dorchester

Software Engineer- C++ at TKMS ATLAS UK, based in Not specified, Dorchester, paying £50,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Location
Not specified, Dorchester · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 months ago
Closes
7 Oct 2026
Sector
Software Developer

19% below the typical rate for software developer

Reference https://www.morson.com/jobs/aerospace-and-defence/permanent/dorchester/software-

About the role

Software Engineer

Location: Dorset (Hybrid working 3 days on-site 2 from home)

Competetive market salary

SC Clearance required - All candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the role 

Purpose of job

  • Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle.
  • Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
  • Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools
  • Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
  • Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality
  • Awareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards
  • Understanding of software configuration management
  • Ability to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholders
  • Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in one or more of the following industry areas
    • Defence
    • Maritime
    • Rail

Primary software skills/experience

Primary software/system skills:

  • C++ / Visual Studio
  • UML / Enterprise Architect for system design

Desirable:

  • Sonar processing
  • Intel OneAPI
  • Threaded Building Blocks
  • Fortran
  • Signal Processing
  • Object Oriented Design
  • Algorithm optimisation/implementation
  • Mathematical / Scientific skills

Additional information

Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum).

Reference: https://www.morson.com/jobs/aerospace-and-defence/permanent/dorchester/software- · Posted 2 months ago · Closes 7 Oct 2026 · Listed via TKMS ATLAS UK

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