Principal Software Engineer

  • Matchtech
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • 18/12/2025
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description


Our client, a leading company in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Test Equipment Design Engineer for a contract position. This role focuses on creating and delivering software solutions, especially using LabVIEW, within a structured work package to meet various stakeholder requirements.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and deliver software solutions within a defined work package area, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are met
  • Establish and mature stakeholder needs, determining optimum capabilities to solve their problems
  • Create high-quality and robust code; document and record work products, keeping them under configuration management
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other programme elements
  • Apply appropriate tools and techniques for test equipment design, providing expert advice
  • Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving solutions, escalating complex risks and supporting opportunity and risk mitigation
  • Foster relationships within and outside the line of business, promoting best practice adoption
  • Develop, coach, mentor, and upskill other engineers in the application of engineering


Job Requirements:


Experience of designing solutions using C and NI LabWindows/CVI and familiarity with TestStand is essential. Additionally, experience or familiarity with the following will make you stand out:

  • Developing Low Level Drivers
  • Developing software for test system environments
  • Developing software within a development process framework
  • Experience with Agile development and Atlassian toolset
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking, and peer review


If you are a skilled Test Equipment Design Engineer with expertise in LabVIEW and a passion for creating robust software solutions, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic and innovative team in the Defence & Security sector.