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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.\nWho we are supporting \nThe 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.\nThe NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:\nCyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.\nCommand and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.\nSatellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.\nElectronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.\nInformation Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.\nOverall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.\nThe program\nAssistance and Advisory Service (AAS)\nThe 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.\nTo 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.\nSoftware Development Engineer\nRole ID - C004880\nRole Background\nNCIA 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.\nThe role focuses on software development using C/C++ in a Unix environment, with potential involvement in real-time air-domain and sensor-related applications.\nRole Duties and Responsibilities\nSupport the implementation of SHAPE Gap Analysis Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).\nDevelop and modify software for the internal ASIM Passive Sensor and ASIM Sensor Control systems.\nApply software engineering best practices.\nPerform software testing and maintain technical documentation.\nUse Git for source code version control.\nCollaborate with other software engineers and technical team members.\nEssential Skills\nStrong software development experience using C and C++.\nExperience with Git version control.\nGood understanding and application of software engineering best practices.\nSoftware testing and technical documentation.\nSeveral years of experience working with Unix.\nGood teamwork and collaboration skills.\nDesirable:\nExperience developing real-time air-domain applications involving:\nSensors\nTactical Data Links (TDL)\nFlight plans\nUnderstanding of radar interfaces.\nNetwork configuration, debugging and troubleshooting, including:\nTCP/IP\nVPN\nVLAN\nFirewalls\nDNS\nExperience\nSolid experience in C/C++ software development.\nSeveral years of Unix experience.\nExperience applying software engineering, testing and documentation practices.\nWorking Location\nThe Hague, Netherlands\nWorking Policy\nFull-time on-site.\nStart date: 23 November 2026\nEnd date: 31 December 2026\nTotal scope: 436 hours\nEquivalent NATO Grade: G15\nWorking conditions: Normal office environment\nSecurity clearance: NATO Secret - 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