Key Takeaways
- 2-year graduate programme focused on Software Engineering with exposure to other engineering disciplines.
- Guaranteed Software Engineering position in Maidenhead upon completion.
- Requires a STEM degree (minimum 2:2) and experience with C, C++, Rust, or Python.
- Must be a British Citizen able to obtain and maintain SC and DV security clearance.
About the Role
About the Cyber Business
Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.
Job Description
Based at Ultra I&C's Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead, Berkshire.
We are global market leaders within embedded encryption solutions, forged by decades of Cryptographic engineering accomplishments. We protect highly sensitive information, working with nations worldwide to help ensure their information is secure. Our engineers work on the most difficult cybersecurity challenges to protect our national security and critical infrastructure.
Graduate Scheme
We are seeking talented graduates for our September 2027 intake with a passion for cyber-security and engineering. You will have an inquisitive mind, an intrinsic interest in innovation, enthusiasm for solving complex technical engineering problems, and achieve success through teamwork. You will be provided with a unique experience to work on a range of projects from early inception to delivery, in addition to early research activities pathfinding future crypto solutions.
The 2-year graduate programme will focus on your growth as a Software Engineer, whilst offering you exposure to our other key engineering disciplines. After completion, you are guaranteed a position within the Software engineering function located in Maidenhead.
Opportunity to increase earning potential with regular pay reviews in addition to a fixed travel and accommodation allowance.
You will be provided with excellent support, including direct access to a buddy and a mentor, on-the-job coaching by senior team members, and formal training in both soft and technical skills. We encourage graduates to participate in completing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to progress their engineering competence and work towards professional recognition. We also help support our engineers to become chartered or incorporated.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement software in C/C++ and Rust in line with the company software development process and supporting codes of practice.
- Validate software by carrying out integration tests on target hardware.
- Create applications in Python to support automatic test equipment development.
- Contribute to the creation of software requirements, architecture, and design documentation.
- Create unit tests and regression suites to be incorporated into the CI build pipeline.
Skills Required
- Relevant degree in a STEM related discipline with a minimum of a lower second-class honours degree achieved within the past two years.
- Experience of C, C++, Rust or Python.
- Experience of Object-Oriented Design (OOD).
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of embedded software design for microcontrollers.
- Knowledge of JavaScript, node.js and react.js.
- Knowledge of design patterns such as SOLID.
- Agile/Scrum, Jira, Version control (GIT), experience in C embedded programming, awareness of coding standards e.g. MISRA.
Role Requirements
- Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance.
- Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).
Notice: Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
Benefits
- Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Cover
- 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
- Pension Contribution
- 4 x Life Assurance Cover
- Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
- Security Clearance Allowance