**Software Systems Engineer Competitive Salary Bridgend, South Wales**
Pearson Carter are currently working with a highly specialised engineering company that designs and manufactures **laser-based machinery** used for marking, stripping and processing electrical wire and cable. Their technology is used by organisations across industries including **aerospace, defence, medical, automotive, rail, electronics and space**.
With around 1,000 machines operating globally, their software ranges from long-established legacy systems through to the latest technology. They are now looking for a **Software Systems Engineer** to join their team in Bridgend and become a key technical contributor to their core software platform.
This is a particularly niche opportunity for someone who enjoys working close to hardware and solving complex problems within large, long-established codebases.
**Responsibilities:**
- Develop, maintain and enhance **VB.NET software within a Windows desktop environment**
- Work closely with hardware and machinery to ensure software performs correctly within real-world systems
- Investigate and resolve software and machine issues, including unexpected problems in production environments
- Carry out bug fixing, system modifications and ongoing enhancements to existing products
- Develop bespoke software configurations to meet individual customer requirements
- Work with a large and established codebase spanning hundreds of libraries and multiple customer configurations
- Support the installation and maintenance of machinery at customer sites
- Liaise with customers, contractors and international teams to understand and resolve technical issues
- Contribute to the development of future software and control systems
- Produce technical documentation, testing procedures and system specifications as required
**Experience:**
- Strong commercial experience with **VB.NET**
- Experience developing software for a **Windows desktop environment**
- Experience working with **hardware, machinery or control systems**
- Strong software troubleshooting and debugging experience
- Experience working with **large and complex codebases**
- Comfortable maintaining and enhancing established/legacy software rather than exclusively working on greenfield projects
- Able to work effectively in environments where unexpected technical issues can arise
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with customers and technical teams
- Comfortable travelling to client sites when required, including occasional international travel
**Desirable Experience:**
- Experience working with **lasers or laser-based machinery**
- Experience with machine or motion control
- PLC experience
- Experience integrating software with hardware
- Previous engineering or industrial automation experience
- Experience working within aerospace, defence, medical, automotive, rail or other high-reliability industries
**Salary**
They offer a **competitive salary**, with the exact package currently being finalised, alongside a strong benefits package.
**Location**
This client has an office in **Bridgend, South Wales**, and theyre looking for someone to work **on-site 5 days per week**.
The role also involves travelling to customer locations when required, including international travel. Depending on the client and project, security/background checks may be required, particularly when working with defence and military customers.
Applications are welcome from professionals with strong **VB.NET Software Development experience**, particularly those who have worked with Windows applications, hardware, machinery or engineering systems.
**How to Apply**
Please apply asap with your CV to be considered for this position. You can also get in touch with me on [Cameron.s@pearsoncarter.com](mailto:Cameron.s@pearsoncarter.com) or 0191 406 6111.
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