Title:

Software Designer

Location:

Dorset

Salary:

Negotiable

Description:

The Designer takes the software design and implements it on the projects technologies. That is, the role writes thesource code for the project that will execute on the projects platforms, middleware, etc. He/she must ensure that thesoftware design is accurately implemented whilst still being an efficient implementation with the specified technologies.The developed software (executables, configuration files, data files, etc) are integrated with hardware, softwareplatforms, middleware, etc. The Designer then ensures that developed software works correctly in its operatingenvironment.The ideal candidate will have the essential technical skills, but will also have a proven record of 'getting thingsdone'. The candidate will need to fit into a small team of smart, strong personalities, with a wealth of experience.Responsibilities:Producing Class-level software designCreating and maintaining Class-level design artefactsEnsuring requirements are met by the designEnsuring that the software design can be implemented using the projects technologies (language, platform, etc) asdefined by the projects ArchitectCreating prototypes to validate design decisionsFollowing design principles, as defined by the ArchitectFollowing process/procedures specific to compliance with DO178BProviding feedback to Architect on design principlesProviding status reportingReviewing designsCreating source code in the projects implementation language from the software designCreating and maintaining implementation artefacts source code, etc.Reviewing source codeConstruction of representative system environment hardware, platform, middleware, device driversIntegrating software and hardware platformsBuilding developed CSCI componentsDeploying CSCI components onto system hardwareEnsuring CSCI components work correctly in system environmentManaging work time effectivelySkills and Competencies:Skill & Required ExperienceObject-Oriented design 4 yearsUML 2 yearsRequirements analysis 2 yearsSoftware methodologies 4 yearsC 4 yearsEstimating 1 yearConfiguration Management tools 1 yearCASE tools 3 yearsSoftware development tools 4 yearsHardware diagnostics 1 yearPlatform knowledge 1 yearMiddleware 6 monthsTest processes 6 monthsOffice Automation tools 6 monthsDesign methodologies 4 yearsConfiguration Management process 1 yearRelevant Industry Experience:Experience of one, or more, of the following is essential:Safety critical embedded systems designRTOS experience: ATI Nucleus, VxWorksDefence/Commercial avionics industry projectsRTCA DO-178B (or similar safety-critical standardMIL-STD-1553B / ARINC etcProduction of Management plansFormal methodologiesIndustry standard toolsuites