Flexible Radar Software Engineering Lead

BAE Systems.; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Chelmsford is seeking a Principal Software Engineer. You will manage software requirements and designs while leading a team delivering software solutions. The ideal candidate has a solid engineering background, strong programming skills, and experience with software lifecycle models. This role offers competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in high-level design methodology.
• Experience with software lifecycle models like Waterfall and Agile.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC/IEE 12207 software standards.

Responsibilities

• Derive and maintain software requirements from systems requirements.
• Produce and maintain software design to meet requirements.
• Act as Engineering technical lead for software solutions.

Skills

High level programming language

UML knowledge

Software lifecycle experience

Configuration management

Ada95 knowledge

Education

BEng/BSc in Computer Science or relevant engineering/numerate subject

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Chelmsford is seeking a Principal Software Engineer. You will manage software requirements and designs while leading a team delivering software solutions. The ideal candidate has a solid engineering background, strong programming skills, and experience with software lifecycle models. This role offers competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement.