Principal Software Engineer

BAE Systems; Bembridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace firm in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to derive, maintain, and produce software solutions. This role involves leading technical aspects and ensuring quality throughout the software lifecycle. Candidates with a BEng/BSc in Computer Science and strong experience in programming languages are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive benefits including health plans and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Strong experience of all aspects of the software lifecycle.
• Good knowledge of appropriate software standards.
• Experience in using a high-level design methodology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in one high-level programming language

Experience with high-level design methodology (UML)

Knowledge of software lifecycle models (Waterfall, Agile)

Experience with software standards (ISO/IEC/IEE 12207)

Knowledge of Ada95

Understanding of configuration management

Knowledge of model-based techniques

Education

BEng/BSc in Computer Science or equivalent

Working towards CEng status

Tools

Configuration management tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Derive and maintain a set of software requirements from a baseline set of systems requirements
• Produce and maintain a software design to meet a set of software requirements
• Use a software design to produce a deliverable software solution
• Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification of peers' solutions across Maritime Services
• Undertake technical reviews, verify and authorise software engineering designs
• Act as an Engineering technical lead for a software solution at a sub-system level
• Maintain a software solution to address reported defects and/or add new functionality
• Support the development of individuals and teams to enhance skills and competencies
• Produce or assist in the creation of software estimates for sub-systems

Qualifications and Experience

• Good experience of using at least one high level programming language
• Considerable experience of using a high-level design methodology - knowledge of UML
• Strong experience of all aspects of the software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)
• Have a BEng/BSc in Computer Science or other relevant Engineering or Numerate subject (technology, engineering or science related discipline)
• Have good knowledge of appropriate software standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEE 12207)
• Knowledge of Ada95
• Have a CEng or equivalent level of capability or working towards CEng status
• Have a comprehensive understanding of configuration management and experience of a configuration management tool
• An understanding of model-based techniques is advantageous

Benefits

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

The Sampson Radar Software team

The Sampson Radar Software team is a 30 plus personnel group that provides support and capability upgrades to the Royal Navy and their products. This role will deliver software products to the customer as part of a team delivering enhancements over the next 10 years, as well as providing ongoing support to existing products. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, with the potential to lead into more senior positions within a global business.

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.