Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

LocationDECA Sealand, Deeside, CH5 2LSAbout the jobSummaryJoin the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique.DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We host a diverse range of talent where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to flourish, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. We promote and support a range of flexible working patterns enabling staff to balance home and work responsibilities. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. Our staff, future and current will be guided by the 4 Cs and we encourage you to be curious and continuously strive for improvement, collaborative in an inclusive culture, bold and resilient and committed to Defence, empowered and able to challenge so you can play a key part in shaping the direction of our organisation. DIO commits to offer its employees the following experience: • Meaningful, purposeful work • The ability to learn and grow • The right opportunities and resources • To care about your wellbeing • To feel valued and included About DIOThe Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is the estate expert for Defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure. Our responsibilities include: • Plan and deliver major capital projects and lifecycle refurbishment • Provide utilities services • Manage soft facilities management (i.e. cleaning and catering) • Provide a safe place to train • Allocate Service Families Accommodation • Procure and manage routine maintenance and reactive repair • Provide a central register of asset information to advise infrastructure planning • Act as steward of the Defence estate • Provide the unarmed guarding service We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions, and we work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our workJob descriptionThe ChallengeAs a DIO Embedded Software Engineer in SSG you will work on software and hardware solutions that solve real, and often unique, technical problems in the realm of electronic security systems . Security Services Group (SSG) plays a vital role in protecting some of the UK’s most important and sensitive sites. SSG employs around 200 highly skilled staff responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of security systems across the MOD estate (including AWE, DSTL and the Clyde), other government departments (including FCO, No10, Cabinet Office, Royal Palaces and the Parliamentary estate) and other sensitive sites across the UK and overseas. At SSG you’ll see how your work can really make a difference. SSG will invest in your career development through mentoring and on-the-job training, formal technical training and support to professional accreditation.ResponsibilitiesMain Responsibilities• Coding in C language on ARM and PIC microcontrollers using IAR and MPLAB X integrated development environments with an innovative approach to solving new and existing issues. • Design and implement software to meet customer and internal requirements, defining interfaces to other software services. • Contribute to the efficient running and improvement of the Agile development team, fully engaging in stand-up meetings and supporting the development team leader, technical lead and the rest of the development team. • Ensure that your code and designs are properly documented, verified and written in accordance with the SSG code standard. • Ensure you remain up to date with current methodologies, technology and devices, selecting the best in new technologies for your product. • Be responsible for the quality of your work and work in accordance with procedures, policies and responsibilities common across SSG.QualificationsBTEC National Certificate/Diploma or higher in a relevant subject such as computer science.BehavioursWell assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership

Developing Self and Others

Seeing the Big Picture

Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Leadership

Developing Self and Others

Technical skillsWell assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

C programming language, DDaT Software Developer, Junior Developer (Level Practioner/Working)

Benefits We enable our people to work at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. We believe that if we look after our people they will be passionate about delivering great things for our customers. We understand the importance of life outside of work and our industry leading flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. The MOD Discover My Benefits page lists the full set of benefits. Some of the many benefits you will receive include: • Highly competitive Pension Scheme• Flexi-time scheme • Alternative working practices such as working from home • 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service • Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year • In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Queen’s birthday • Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments • Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave •