Software Project Engineer

Software Project Engineer Motherwell

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• £45–£60 per hour (DOE)
• 37.5 hours per week | Initial 6‑month contract (likely extension up to 23 months)

Are you an experienced Software Engineer seeking your next contract in a high‑integrity, mission‑critical industry? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑respected aerospace and defence business based in Motherwell, working on cutting‑edge technologies that support UK defence capabilities.

• Long‑term contract potential – initial 6 months with strong likelihood of extension up to 23 months.
• Hybrid working: initial period on‑site followed by a flexible remote/on‑site pattern.
• High‑impact projects contribute to major UK defence systems and aerospace technologies.
• Professional environment – join a multi‑disciplinary team of experts and gain exposure to advanced engineering standards.

• First 3 months:
  Full‑time onsite in Motherwell
• After 3 months:
  Hybrid model – 1 week onsite, 3 weeks remote (subject to business needs)

• £45–£60 per hour, depending on experience (Outside IR35)

• Develop innovative, high‑quality software products aligned with established aerospace and defence standards.
• Collaborate within a cross‑functional engineering team throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Translate system requirements into robust software designs, implement, test, and support integration and deployment.
• Take technical ownership of deliverables and contribute to mentoring junior team members.
• Support design assurance, configuration management, documentation, and release processes to meet quality and compliance requirements.

• Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or a related discipline.
• Practical experience or working knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Strong understanding of engineering standards and quality processes within high‑assurance industries.

• Applicants must be UK citizens, born in the UK.
• Must be eligible to undergo and pass security vetting procedures.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Software Development

This role offers a rare chance to apply your technical skills to nationally significant projects in a secure and well‑established engineering environment. If you’re a contractor looking to make an impact in the aerospace and defence sector, this is your next move.

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