Graduate Software Engineer

**Graduate Software Engineer \| £43,000 \- £45,000** We're working with a market\-leading innovator in the Defence and Aerospace sector on this exciting opportunity. Join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cyber security and intelligence technology while launching your career in a high\-impact environment. As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will dive straight into high\-stakes projects, developing robust solutions using a modern tech stack including C\+\+, Rust, and Python. This is an elite opportunity to sharpen your software engineering craft while contributing to national security and complex data processing systems. **The Role** * Architect and develop cutting\-edge software for advanced cyber security systems and signal processing. * Create novel image and data processing applications that solve real\-world aerospace challenges. * Write high\-performance code across multiple languages including C/C\+\+, Rust, HTML, and TypeScript/JavaScript. * Collaborate with senior mentors to design, test, and deploy software that meets stringent industry standards. * Provide technical support and training to end\-users, ensuring the successful adoption of developed software solutions. **What You'll Need** * A strong academic background with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM discipline. * Practical experience or a deep academic interest in C\+\+ and C development. * Exposure to or a desire to learn modern languages like Rust, Python, and TypeScript. * A self\-motivated mindset with the ability to work independently on complex technical problems. * Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts for both internal teams and external customers. **What's On Offer** * Highly competitive starting salary of £43,000 \- £45,000 per annum. * Structured career progression within a rapidly growing global leader in the Defence and Aerospace industry. * Hands\-on mentorship and training to bridge the gap from university to professional engineering excellence. * The opportunity to work on mission\-critical projects that define the future of cyber security. **Apply via Haystack today!**