Senior Software Test Engineer

BAE Systems; Cowes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer to ensure high standards in software functionality through detailed testing processes. The successful candidate will engage in both automated and manual testing, working closely within a team focused on delivering tailor-made enhancements for the Royal Navy's software systems. With a commitment to professional development, this position offers an opportunity to grow skills in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Numerate discipline.
• Experience with software lifecycle models like Waterfall or Agile.
• Familiarity with high-level programming languages is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated and manual tests to validate software functionality.
• Engage in the testing of software builds from unit testing to system integration testing.
• Generate Software Test Reports (STRs) and Software Test Plans (STP).

Skills

Software lifecycle

Testing

Programming language

Configuration management

Education

Computer Science/Engineering/Numerate degree

Tools

Configuration management tool

UML

Job description

Job title: Senior Software Test Engineer

Location: Cowes – Isle of Wight – Onsite only

Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Participate in the production of automated and manual tests to ensure that the software functionality and behaviour meet the requirements
• Engage in the testing of the software builds from unit testing to system integration testing on radar hardware (including digits)
• Analysis of data to determine that the system requirements have been met
• Cooperate in the creation of Software Functional Proving Builds using code and data components which under configuration control
• Assist in the software Verification & Validation activities for all identified functional builds
• Use of models to prove expected behaviour
• Participate in the generation of the Software Test Reports (STRs) and Software test Plans (STP)
• Maintain the production and maintenance of the VCRI and using the VCRI to assist proving that the software satisfies the requirements

Your skills and experiences:

• Hold a Computer Science/ Engineering/Numerate degree or a be an experienced Practitioner in Software/Hardware testing
• Have experience of all aspects of a software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)
• Have considerable experience of using at least one high level programming language
• Have a comprehensive understanding of configuration management and experience of a configuration management tool
• Have experience with a high level design methodology (e.g. UML)

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Sampson Radar Software team:

The Sampson Radar Software team is a 30 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

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 7th July 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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