Software Project Engineer Motherwell

Engineering
Lanarkshire
December 2, 2025
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Contract Software Engineer Aerospace & Defence Motherwell, Scotland
£45£60 per hour (DOE)
37.5 hours per week Initial 6-month contract (likely extension up to 23 months)
Are you an experienced Software Engineer seeking your next contract in a high-integrity, mission-critical industry? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected aerospace and defence business based in Motherwell, working on cutting-edge technologies that support UK defence capabilities.
Why This Opportunity?

  • Long-term contract potential initial 6 months with strong likelihood of extension up to 23 months.
  • Hybrid working initial period on-site followed by a flexible remote/on-site pattern.
  • High-impact projects contribute to major UK defence systems and aerospace technologies.
  • Professional environment join a multi-disciplinary team of experts and gain exposure to advanced engineering standards.

Working Pattern

  • First 3 months: Full-time onsite in Motherwell
  • After 3 months: Hybrid model 1 week onsite, 3 weeks remote (subject to business needs)

Daily Rate

  • £45 £60 per hour, depending on experience
    (Outside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative, high-quality software products aligned with established aerospace and defence standards.
  • Collaborate within a cross-functional engineering team throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Translate system requirements into robust software designs, implement, test, and support integration and deployment.
  • Take technical ownership of deliverables and contribute to mentoring junior team members.
  • Support design assurance, configuration management, documentation, and release processes to meet quality and compliance requirements.

What You’ll Bring

  • Background in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Practical experience or working knowledge of:
    • PLC programming
    • SCADA systems
    • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Strong understanding of engineering standards and quality processes within high-assurance industries.

Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work:

  • Applicants must be UK citizens, born in the UK
  • Must be eligible to undergo and pass security vetting procedures

This role offers a rare chance to apply your technical skills to nationally significant projects in a secure and well-established engineering environment. If you’re a contractor looking to make an impact in the aerospace and defence sector this is your next move.
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