Graduate Air Software Engineer

BAE Systems; Brough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Software Engineer to create innovative software solutions. The role involves overseeing the complete software lifecycle for complex systems. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields. This position offers competitive benefits and an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in software implementation and testing.
• Understanding of complex real-time systems.
• Knowledge of software life cycle from design to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Create software solutions for real-time systems.
• Address engineering issues through design and testing.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of software products.

Skills

Software development

Engineering

System design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related subject

Job description

Responsibilities

• Creating cutting edge software for our platforms and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from concept, design, and development through to delivery and maintenance in service.
• Contributing to addressing the engineering issues on a programme and to encompass requirements capture/evaluation, systems and software design, software implementation, software unit and integration testing, qualification, and certification as well as defect investigation and resolution.
• Delivering software solutions for highly complex, real-time systems and software platforms.

Qualifications

As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Electronic Engineering or a related subject.

About the Company

We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.