Principal Software EngineerLuton12-Month Contract Paying up to 79p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities:Support the specification, design, coding, and testing of complex real-time embedded software in Ada, producing mission-critical quality software, to high integrity levels, company standard,s and customer requirements.Take ownership of complex tasks across the full software lifecycle from requirements to integration, testing, and delivery.Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, working closely across disciplines to develop robust solutions whilst maintaining independence in your work. Required Skillset:Expert knowledge of the Ada software language, including OO design principles.Expert capability in debugging in an embedded real-time environment with a COTS RTOS.Good knowledge of UML.Expert knowledge of a variety of Verification and Validation techniques, and the value of each.Experience of requirements engineering, hands-on integration and target testing.Good knowledge of developing software within a mature development process framework.Defence / EW business domain experience - desirableExperience of Dimensions, DOORS, Rhapsody, VxWorks, AdaCore GNAT Pro and VectorCAST.Experience and understanding of development to RTCA/DO-178B or equivalent standardsDisclaimer:This vacancy is being ..... full job details .....