ADA Software Engineer

Certain AdvantageBristolreedpublished 10/09/2026
Must-have:RemoteHybrid

About the company

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).

Job Description Join our growing Software team in Bristol, working as part of a dynamic team to develop and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.

Your tasks

  • To undertake a full range of engineering activities in line with relevant processes, quality and other requirements.
  • The role will involve Ada code development and verification.
  • The role will involve software V&V, primarily using target-based equipment containing the software under test and complex simulations of other Missile subsystems.

Requirements

Skillset/experience required

  • Experience of both UML (Rhapsody) and Ada (AdaCore).
  • Knowledge of DOORs and IBM Config Management tooling (EWM) would be useful.
  • Suitable skills and experience in Integration testing and debugging.
  • Experience of working in High Dependability systems would be beneficial.

Other

*Rate:£70.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process:** One stage video interview