Principal Software Engineer x 8

JR United Kingdom; Bembridge; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Principal Software Engineers to join their dynamic team in Bembridge. This exciting opportunity involves deriving and maintaining software requirements, producing design documents, and conducting peer reviews. The role supports the Royal Navy's software enhancements, offering a chance for skill development and career advancement in a diverse and inclusive environment. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Potential incentives

Qualifications

• Experience with high-level programming languages and design methodologies.
• Knowledge of software standards and lifecycle models.

Responsibilities

• Maintain software requirements and produce design documents.
• Conduct peer reviews and verify software designs.
• Support skill development and create software estimates.

Skills

High-level programming language

High-level design methodologies (UML)

Software lifecycle models (Waterfall, Agile)

Configuration management and tools

Model-based techniques

Knowledge of Ada95

Education

BEng/BSc in Computer Science

Relevant engineering/science discipline

Job description

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Principal Software Engineer x 8, Bembridge

Client: BAE Systems

Location: Bembridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – x8

Location: Cowes – We offer flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about options for this role.

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

What you’ll be doing:

• Derive and maintain software requirements from system requirements.
• Produce and maintain software design documents.
• Conduct peer reviews and solution verification across Maritime Services.
• Perform technical reviews, verify, and authorize software designs.
• Act as an engineering technical lead at a sub-system level.
• Maintain software solutions, address defects, and add new functionalities.
• Support skill development within teams.
• Create or assist with software estimates for sub-systems.

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience with at least one high-level programming language.
• Knowledge of high-level design methodologies, UML preferred.
• Experience with the software lifecycle and models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
• BEng/BSc in Computer Science or relevant engineering/science discipline.
• Knowledge of software standards such as ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207.
• Knowledge of Ada95.
• Working towards or holding CEng or equivalent.
• Understanding of configuration management and tools.
• Knowledge of model-based techniques is advantageous.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension schemes, employee share plans, health and wellbeing benefits, and potential incentives.

The Sampson Radar Software team:

A team of over 30 personnel supporting and upgrading Royal Navy products. This role involves delivering software enhancements over the next decade and supporting existing products, with opportunities for skill development and advancement.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or health conditions.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring security clearances and residency criteria.

Closing Date: 8th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to avoid missing out.