Contract Software Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Country: United Kingdom
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: July 23, 2026
Job ID: 649623
Job Description
The Planet Group have recently been engaged by a market leading manufacturer of high-tech sensors supplying the global Aerospace & Defence industries. We are seeking a Contract Software Engineer to join the team on an initial 3-6 month assignment based in Plymouth.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our collaborative engineering team in a hybrid role based in Plymouth, helping to shape the future of aerospace navigation technologies.
What You Will Do:
As a Software Engineer, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, supporting the design, development, integration and verification of embedded software solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting requirements analysis activities
- Translating system requirements into detailed software requirements
- Developing user stories and use cases
- Designing embedded software architectures and detailed software designs
- Producing test specifications and verification procedures
- Developing embedded software, primarily in C, with some C++ for support systems and tools
- Verifying software against requirements and design specifications
- Performing hardware and software integration activities
- Supporting performance qualification and validation testing
- Developing software test tools and utilities
- Working effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
Key Requirements:
- Degree qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
- Experience working across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Experience developing real-time embedded software applications
- Strong programming skills in C, with exposure to C++
- Familiarity with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
- Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
- Strong team-working capabilities combined with a proactive, self-motivated approach
- A customer-focused mindset with attention to quality and detail
- Experience using Visual Studio or similar development environments
While not essential, the following experience would be advantageous:
- Experience using software modelling and design tools such as Enterprise Architect - Desired
- Understanding of UML and software design methodologies
- Knowledge of version control systems such as Git, SVN or PVCS
- Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Familiarity with Ada programming language and GNAT Pro Studio
- Experience contributing to project planning, estimation or bid activities
- Exposure to Python, MATLAB or Simulink
- Experience working within aerospace, defence or other safety-critical industries
You must be eligible for BPSS (Baseline Clearance) to be considered for this position. If you would like to find out more, please apply in the first instance.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
