Junior Software Engineers

Junior Software Engineer

We are hiring talented Junior Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of avionics systems.

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will be assigned to one of our avionic systems development teams using a variety of design tools and languages across the development life cycle.

You will undertake a range of activities, including:

• Software development and verification, targeting latest generation Intel and PowerPC processors
• Participate in internal and external software design reviews throughout the development life-cycle

To apply for these entry level Software Engineer roles, you will need degree-level education in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Electronics.

Work experience in a software development environment is advantageous. You will also require the following:

• A good working knowledge of at least one programming language (C, C++, Ada, Java, Python, etc.)
• Experience of software design for simple functions, perhaps gained as part of a coursework project
• Knowledge of different Software development methodologies and their strengths & weaknesses
• Understand verification methods/ techniques and when to apply them to build confidence that the software is robust and achieves the allocated requirements
• Understand the benefits of continuous integration / DevOps pipelines
• An understanding of requirements capture, work package definition and effort estimation

Professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng, IET or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential. We actively support employees in attaining professional registration status.

These full-time roles are based in Hastings and offers an attractive starting salary of up to £33,000 and our excellent flexible benefits package.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

Please note – As part of this hiring process, if successful the next stage will be an invitation to an Assessment Centre. This will be held on the either the 14th/ 15th April 2026. Closing date for all applications 30th March 2026.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real person—not just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.

We appreciate the time you take to apply.