Principal Software Engineer x 8

ZipRecruiter; Newport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team in Cowes. The role involves deriving software requirements, producing designs, and leading engineering solutions. Candidates should have a BEng/BSc in Computer Science and experience in software lifecycle methodologies. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Good experience of using at least one high-level programming language.
• Considerable experience with high-level design methodologies.
• Strong experience across all aspects of the software lifecycle.

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

Software lifecycle models

UML

Configuration management

Model-based techniques

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 options for this 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 authorize 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 with high-level design methodologies – knowledge of UML.
• Strong experience across all aspects of the software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
• Hold a BEng/BSc in Computer Science or a relevant Engineering or Numerate discipline.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of appropriate software standards (e.g., ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207).
• Knowledge of Ada95.
• Possession of a CEng or equivalent, or working towards CEng status.
• Understanding of configuration management and experience with configuration management tools.
• An understanding of model-based techniques is advantageous.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Sampson Radar Software team:

A team of over 30 personnel supporting and upgrading Royal Navy products, delivering software enhancements over the next 10 years, with opportunities for skill development and progression.

Why BAE Systems?

A place to make a real difference with an inclusive culture that values integrity, merit, and diversity. We support reasonable adjustments for applicants with health conditions. Many roles require security and export control clearances, including baseline security checks and possibly higher levels of vetting.

Closing Date: 11th June 2025. We may close early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.