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DV CLEARED - Senior Software Engineer

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 600 - 650 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Burghfield, West Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

About this role:

We are supporting an AWE Burghfield project and are seeking a DV Cleared Senior Software Engineer to take full responsibility for software delivery on a high-security, site-based controls and automation project. This is a senior-level role requiring strong Siemens PLC and HMI experience, leadership capability, and proven delivery within regulated defence or nuclear environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in software design, on-site testing and commissioning, client liaison, and the mentoring of junior engineers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Job Responsibilities:

  * Act as the site-based Senior Software Engineer, responsible for all software activities on assigned AWE Burghfield projects

  * Configure, develop and support Siemens PLC and HMI systems

  * Configure and support Siemens SCALANCE and Siemens network switching equipment

  * Produce and execute on-site software test documentation, including FAT and SAT

  * Carry out on-site testing and commissioning of PLC-based control systems

  * Lead software specification, design and implementation activities

  * Liaise directly with the client to ensure successful software delivery and stakeholder satisfaction

  * Lead, mentor and develop other software engineers on site

  * Oversee software resources, workload planning and technical delivery across the project

  * Ensure delivery of contracts on time, within budget and to agreed scope

  * Ensure all work complies with internal QESH and Integrated Management Systems, as well as regulatory and legal requirements

  * Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice in software engineering processes

  * Demonstrate strong commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards at all times

Experience Required:

  * MOD DV Security Clearance (essential)

  * Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline

  * Minimum 4+ years of Siemens software engineering experience, including leadership within project environments

  * Strong hands-on experience with:

      * Siemens PLC programming

      * Siemens HMIs

      * On-site commissioning and installation

  * Proven experience within nuclear, defence or highly regulated environments

  * Strong understanding of systems integration and industrial cyber security

  * Experience delivering projects in line with budget, programme and quality requirements

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