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Principal Software Engineer x8

BAE Systems

Cowes

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GBP 57,000 - 68,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will derive and maintain software requirements, produce software designs, and lead engineering efforts at a subsystem level. You will work on exciting projects supporting the Royal Navy, enhancing your skills while contributing to significant software solutions. With opportunities for career advancement within a global business, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in the field of software engineering. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will shape the future of maritime technology.

Qualifications

  • Experience in high-level programming languages and software lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of UML and design methodologies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High-level programming language
UML
Software lifecycle models
Configuration management

Education

BEng/BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Configuration management tool

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:

  • 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

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:

  • 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

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

Closing Date:8th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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