An early careers opportunity to join Smiths Detection as a Software Engineer where you will conduct software development activities on cutting-edge equipment and you will be involved in interacting with a wide range of internal stakeholders within the organisation. You will work in our innovative and friendly team at our Trace Detection Centre of Excellence in Hemel Hempstead.
Smiths Detection – Making the world a safer place
Every minute of every day, our technology and talented team members help to make the world a safer place.
Main Responsibilities
As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will:
Have the unique opportunity to work on the development of a variety of leading-edge products and applications within the trace detection and security industry.
Develop prototypes that utilise current and future detection technologies
Conduct software development activities
Work in a team to design, develop, and test potential new products. This will entail design and implementation of a software solution.
Actively communicate with team members within the local team, other disciplines within the department and the wider Smiths Detection community to facilitate the work of the company.
Be responsible for personal health & safety of all that may be affected by your activities, arranging appropriate risk assessments whilst working internally & externally for Smiths Detection.
Skills and Abilities (Essential):
We are looking for creative and imaginative graduates to develop new potential products
Good understanding of the software development lifecycle from a computing-related degree course
C & C++ experience
Professional attitude and strong work ethic
Flexible and able to work well in a team
Strong written and spoken English.
Software Skills required (Desirable):
Comfortable with Unix/Linux command line interfaces
Software development/scripting experience
Virtual Technologies
Understanding of networking and server architectures
Impact and Scope
Has full access to proprietary information on projects, designs, and processes; interprets and applies company policy
Interfaces with other Smiths Detection departments including Project Teams, Service, key customers, suppliers and partnering organisations.
Why work at Smiths
Our people are an essential part of our success, and we believe in a fair and equitable workplace, where you enjoy being at work and your efforts to deliver for our customers are recognised.
We’re committed to employing talented people and enabling them to reach their full potential. We’ll work with you to help you be your best. And to achieve your career goals.
Our internal development programmes help you learn the business and build knowledge on key areas such as ethics, safety and unconscious bias.
Our people are our sustainable source of competitive advantage. Their hard work and passion brings our business to life. We seek to reward colleagues for their contributions and enable them to share in our success.
Flexible working optional
Diverse culture.
If you are appointed to this role you will be subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
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