Principal Software Engineer x 8

ZipRecruiter; Bembridge; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team in Cowes, offering flexible working arrangements. The role involves maintaining software requirements, leading engineering efforts, and supporting team development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software lifecycle management and relevant educational qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits including health and wellbeing

Private health plans

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience with high-level programming languages.
• Knowledge of software lifecycle models (Waterfall, Agile).
• Experience with design methodologies, especially UML.

Responsibilities

• Derive and maintain software requirements from systems requirements.
• Act as an Engineering technical lead for software solutions.
• Support the development of individuals and teams.

Skills

Programming

Software Lifecycle

UML

Configuration Management

Education

BEng/BSc in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – x8

Location: Cowes – We offer flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

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

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• 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)

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of appropriate software standards (e.g., ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207)
• Knowledge of Ada95
• Have a CEng or equivalent level of capability or working towards CEng status
• Comprehensive understanding of configuration management and experience of a configuration management tool
• An understanding of model-based techniques is advantageous

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a wide range of flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, private health plans, and more. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Sampson Radar Software team:

The team consists of over 30 personnel supporting and upgrading Royal Navy products. This role involves delivering software products and enhancements over the next decade, with opportunities to develop skills and advance into senior positions within a global company.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive for inclusive recruitment processes.

If you have a health condition affecting assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, previous nationality, and place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may be required, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the role.

Closing Date: 11th June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If interested, please submit your application promptly. LI-TP1 LI-Onsite