C# Software Engineer required for long term contract assignment in Stevenage for a multi-national defence company. Candidates must be eligible to achieve SC clearance to UK Eyes Only. Overview of department: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification&validation as well as training capability and support. Responsibilities: * The role support the development of the worlds most advanced defence systems from the initial concept all the way through to in service support and training, using a range of simulation technologies, including digital twins and emulators. * Working with Project Leads and Simulation Architects to design and develop simulation components as an end to end representation of a weapon System in a synthetic environment using C#, C++ and integration simulations, supporting a number of industry standards. * You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to develop simulations and representations of real equipment. * Our approach to software development includes o Configuration control o Continuous Integration o Continuous Delivery or Deployment. o Unit testing and test driven development. Skillset/experience required: * Proficient in C# / C++ * Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, * Ability to work from high level/system view into technical detail. * Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills * Knowledge of using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems Non-essential * Distributed simulation standards / Protocols (DIS, HLA, DDS) and web services development (JavaScript, Node JS or similar) Military Communications, * Datalinks and Interfaces such as 1553/1760 and Ethernet TCP/IP * Practical knowledge of System integration principles and processes Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.