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Job Description
We are Ultra Precision Control Systems
Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.
We solve our customers problems providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles in civil aircraft and in unmanned vehicles.
We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely achieve their objectives and keep on going back.
Flexible Working
Wherever possible we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle whether that be hybrid home/office working flexible working and part or full time employment. Its the innovating and empowering values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise our business is our people.
Job Description
Ultra PCS is a leader in providing solutions for aerospace and defence systems. We are seeking an experienced Software Team Lead to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of a real time safety critical embedded C application which controls a nose wheel steering system.As the Software Team Lead you will oversee a team of software engineers to derive requirements compose a spoftware system design implement and test a highreliability safety critical software solution. You will take responsibility for the full software development lifecycle ensuring compliance with DO178C level A while pioneering innovation and efficiency. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and strong leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:
- Lead the requirements definition design development and verification of a baremetal realtime software system written in C.
- Ensure adherence to DO178C Level A processes including traceability rigorous testing and quality assurance.
- Conduct design and code reviews to maintain highquality standards.
Project Management/Team Leadership:
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams (hardware systems and test engineering) to ensure seamless integration of software with hardware systems.
- Report project status to stakeholders and contribute to program reviews.
- Ensure effective communication across the team.
Required Skills and Experience
Technical Expertise:
- Proven experience developing baremetal realtime embedded systems in C.
- Indepth knowledge of DO178C Level A standards processes and documentation.
- Experience with safetycritical systems and familiarity with certification requirements including MCDC testing.
- Proficiency in realtime software design and RTOS (optional) concepts.
- Familiarity with debugging tools hardware interfaces and safety analysis techniques.
Leadership and Management:
- Demonstrated success leading software teams ideally in safetycritical or aerospace domains.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills capable of effectively liaising with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with aerospace systems or similar highreliability domains.
- Familiarity with other safetycritical standards (e.g. ARP4754 ARINC 653 DO254 DO248.
- Understanding of hardware/software integration and hardwareintheloop (HIL) testing.
Benefits:
Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
- Flexible working within core working hours
- 25 days holiday 185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days 37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
- 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
- Flexible benefits package
- Pension Scheme Less than 5 years service up to 5.5 employer contributions 5 years service up to 7.5 employer contributions.
- Sports and Social club
- Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
You couldnt be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest please follow the application process.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity inclusion equity and equality. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
Employment Type
Full-Time
