(Sr.) Software Engineer - Defense & Security

(Sr.) Software Engineer - Defense & Security

ScioTeq

Kortrijk, Belgium

Job description

We are seeking a passionate (Sr.) Software Engineer to join our dynamic R&D department.

You will develop software solutions for our Air Traffic Control and Defense & Security Business Unit.

• Analyze and enhance the existing codebase for the product you’re working on;
• Evaluate requirements from NPI (New Product Introduction) project managers and translate them into necessary code changes;
• Contribute to defining the overall architecture for new developments, building on existing frameworks or proposing new approaches;
• Collaborate with colleagues (both software and non-software) to assess all aspects of new designs, including the impact on other departments such as product industrialization;
• Maintain a broad product overview and identify opportunities for code and design reuse across projects;
• Discuss proposed modifications with team members to arrive at well-rounded, effective solutions;
• Apply best coding practices and actively suggest process improvements to enhance team performance and product quality;
• Represent the software team in product-related project meetings;
• Take ownership of follow-up tasks and incorporate new insights as the design evolves;
• Ensure reliable and timely software deliverables, including managing the release process;
• Estimate workloads and communicate proactively when project milestones are at risk;
• Report directly to the R&D Manager Software.

Job requirements

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Electronics, ICT, computer sciences, or equivalent;
• Min. a few years of experience in related field;
• Advanced technical skills i.e. Embedded software development: embedded Linux, Build Systems (Buildroot, Yocto);
• Programming languages: C/C++ (Python, Linux shell script, Java Script);
• Understanding of network technology;
• Version control systems: SVN, git;
• You have an analytical mind and are solution oriented;
• You are enthusiastic and can collaborate with an open mind in an international team;
• You have good communication skills in English;
• You identify with our core company values: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Trust & Respect, Ethical Behavior.