Software Engineer Luton 2023

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

Due to expansion within our growing Defence capability, QuEST Global is looking for a Contract ADA Software Engineer to join our team in Luton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leader in Engineering Services where we offer the chance to work with talented people and deliver cutting edge projects.

The role

As an ADA Software engineer, you will join our technical team and work on one of our major Defence projects in the UK. As a Software engineer your main responsibilities will be:

• Understanding system requirements and decompose into software requirements
• User requirement review
• Implementing low level software design
• Developing algorithms for signal processing, data analysis and visualisation
• Completing software development activity to create a vital tool used in the detailed analysis of safety critical systems
• Software verification and validation

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for Software Engineering, with proven experience across the lifecycle. You will have the chance to work on exciting projects during your career with QuEST with real scope for career development.

Essential

• Experience developing software in industry, or experience of a research and development organisation
• Proficiency with ADA is essential
• Relevant experience in software design and development
• Extensive experience modifying and reviewing source code
• Review and enhance requirements where there are gaps
• Document and test the design
• Formalise test and traceability evidence
• Where necessary provide bug fixes and changes

Desirable

• Preferred background in Electronic Warfare, Automotive, Rail, Transportation, Aerospace or other domains that are tightly regulated and safety critical
• Knowledge of architecture and agile project methodologies would be highly beneficial

Qualifications required

• A science-based Honours degree (e.g. Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Electronic Engineering)
• The ability to hold a valid UK security clearance (SC)

Why Quest Global?

• Global reach as part of a global company with an international team.
• The opportunity to work in multiple different projects and range of industries.
• Flexible and hybrid working, with a culture of openness, innovation and entrepreneurial.
• A competitive salary, plus a Benefits Package that includes contributory pension, cinema discounts, shopping cards, gym scheme, financial education and more.
• An extensive Learning Hub with opportunity for learning, training, development and career progression.
• Being recognized as an individual, and not just become a ‘number’.