Principal Software Engineer x 8

ZipRecruiter; Seaview; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 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 efforts within a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a strong background in software development, design methodologies, and relevant educational qualifications to support the Royal Navy products over the next decade.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Lifestyle discounts

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience with high-level programming languages essential.
• Strong understanding of software lifecycle models required.
• BEng/BSc in Computer Science or related field is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Derive and maintain software requirements from baseline 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 knowledge

Design methodology (UML)

Education

BEng/BSc in Computer Science or relevant Engineering

Tools

Configuration management tool

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:

Along with a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, extensive flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Sampson Radar Software team:

The team comprises over 30 personnel supporting and upgrading Royal Navy products. This role involves delivering software products over the next 10 years, providing ongoing support, and opportunities for skill development and advancement into senior positions within a global business.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity, merit, and diverse backgrounds. We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible.

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) affecting assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Many roles require security and export control clearances, which depend on factors like your nationality, previous roles, and place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, typically involving 5-10 years of continuous UK residence, depending on vetting level. The closing date is 11th June 2025, but we may close early if sufficient applications are received.

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