Software Development Engineer

pSpektrum 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. /p h3Who we are supporting /h3 pThe 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. /p pThe NCIA provides a wide range of services, including: /p ul liCyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats. /li liCommand and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations. /li liSatellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces. /li liElectronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks. /li liInformation Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers. /li /ul pOverall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities. /p h3The program /h3 h3Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) /h3 pThe 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. /p pTo 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. /p h3Software Development Engineer /h3 h3Role ID – C /h3 h3Role Background /h3 pNCIA 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. /p pThe role focuses on software development using C/C++ in a Unix environment, with potential involvement in real-time air-domain and sensor-related applications. /p h3Role Duties and Responsibilities /h3 ul liSupport the implementation of SHAPE Gap Analysis Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). /li liDevelop and modify software for the internal ASIM Passive Sensor and ASIM Sensor Control systems. /li liApply software engineering best practices. /li liPerform software testing and maintain technical documentation. /li liUse Git for source code version control. /li liCollaborate with other software engineers and technical team members. /li liStrong software development experience using C and C++. /li liExperience with Git version control. /li liGood understanding and application of software engineering best practices. /li liSoftware testing and technical documentation. /li liSeveral years of experience working with Unix. /li liGood teamwork and collaboration skills. /li liSensors /li liTactical Data Links (TDL) /li liFlight plans /li liUnderstanding of radar interfaces. /li liNetwork configuration, debugging and troubleshooting, including: /li liTCP/IP /li liVPN /li liVLAN /li liFirewalls /li liDNS /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liSeveral years of Unix experience. /li liExperience applying software engineering, testing and documentation practices. /li /ul h3Working Location /h3 pThe Hague, Netherlands /p h3Working Policy /h3 pFull-time on-site. /p ul liEnd date: 31 December 2026 /li liTotal scope: 436 hours /li liEquivalent NATO Grade: G15 /liliWorking

conditions:
Normal office environment /li liSecurity clearance: NATO Secret – mandatory /li /ul pExperience in defence-related sensor systems, radar and tactical data links would be useful, but these are listed as desirable skills rather than essential requirements. /p h3Travel /h3 ul liSome travel to other NATO sites may be required /li /ul h3Security Clearance /h3 ul liValid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance /li /ul