Software Development Engineer

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

- Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.

- Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.

- Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.

- Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.

- Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Software Development Engineer

Role ID – C004880

Role Background

NCIA requires a Software Development Engineer to support the implementation of SHAPE Gap Analysis Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) relating to the internal ASIM Passive Sensor and ASIM Sensor Control systems.

The role focuses on software development using C/C++ in a Unix environment, with potential involvement in real-time air-domain and sensor-related applications.

• Support the implementation of SHAPE Gap Analysis Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Develop and modify software for the internal ASIM Passive Sensor and ASIM Sensor Control systems.
• Apply software engineering best practices.
• Perform software testing and maintain technical documentation.
• Use Git for source code version control.
• Collaborate with other software engineers and technical team members.

Working Location

The Hague, Netherlands

Working Policy

Full-time on-site.

Experience in defence-related sensor systems, radar and tactical data links would be useful, but these are listed as desirable skills rather than essential requirements.

Travel

Security Clearance