Software Developer (all levels) - Distributed Simulation Technology (UK)

BAE Systems OneArc USA, Inc; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse, challenging environment

NASA/ESA projects

Mentoring program

Impactful work

Collaborative culture

Competitive salary & benefits

Flexible work practices

Job summary

BAE Systems OneArc USA, Inc. seeks Software Developers (all levels) to join Distributed Simulation Technology (UK). You will write high-quality code in an agile team, collaborating with NASA, ESA, and major partners to advance simulation interoperability from space to defense sectors.

You will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) and be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship, with opportunities to travel to customer sites and international offices.

Qualifications

• Self-starter who takes on challenges and works toward long-term solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills for collaboration.
• Owns work, adapts to changing requirements, and solves complex problems.
• Proficient in Java and/or C++.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent practical experience).
• Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and able to obtain UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build engineering and training solutions for high-profile customer programs.
• Address complex simulation interoperability challenges.
• Develop high-quality, collaborative code in an agile team, with opportunities to work with major industry partners.

Skills

Java

C++

Interpersonal skills

Ownership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Web Backend

Gaming engines/technologies

C#

JavaScript

Job description

Software Developer (all levels) - Distributed Simulation Technology (UK)

We are a well-established team developing world-leading simulation platforms and interoperability solutions for aerospace, defense, transport, and space agencies like NASA and the European Space Agency. We constantly seek ways to advance the industry using the latest technologies and trends to connect complex synthetic environments—from deep space to underwater systems.

We believe in saving lives through simulations.

Your job will be totally different from what you expect

We give you freedom and responsibility to do things well, support you, train you, and teach you. We have a relaxed environment where we aim not to limit our staff with too many regulations. We trust you. We offer a wide variety of work an d a crunch-free environment due to our products being developed as a continuous service.

Also, you will not constantly do the same things over and over again. You will write high-quality code in an agile, creative team, with direct opportunities to collaborate with major industry partners, visit customer sites, and train alongside leading developers across Europe.

Our business has a worthy cause, the work we do has an actual impact on making the world a safer place. You will be an integral part of the development cycle from day one—designing and building engineering and training solutions for high-profile customer programs, solving complex simulation interoperability challenges, and seeing your work directly shape real-world outcomes.

Do you think you have what it takes?

• You are a self-starter who proactively takes on challenges and works to get them fixed, aiming for long-term solutions.
• You are not afraid to talk to people, with strong interpersonal and organization skills.
• You take ownership of your work, adapt to changing requirements, and love solving complex problems.
• You are confident programming in Java and/or C++.
• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent practical experience).
• You are currently eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and able to obtain UK security clearance.
• You have a passion for simulation, gaming, and space tech, and a drive to build code you are proud of.

Nice to have:

Experience with C#, Web Backend, JavaScript, or gaming engines/technologies. Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites or international offices. Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or serious gaming projects.

What you get?

We're not about all the hard work and no fun. Our culture is informal, inclusive, and relaxed. We do our best to look after our people. Below is a snapshot of the perks you'll get if you work with us:

• Diverse, challenging, yet fun work environment with real-life applications spanning aerospace, defense, and serious games.
• Opportunity to work on top-of-the-line, cutting-edge products employed by NASA, ESA, Boeing, Airbus, and defense forces globally.
• Tailored training and mentoring program designed specifically for your development needs.
• Ability to influence how we build solutions and have a direct impact on our core product line.
• Work with and learn from talented colleagues in a supportive, collaborative culture.
• Full-time employment with a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Flexible work practices promoting a strong work-life balance.

We don’t offer just a job. We want to give you the opportunity to grow and advance the simulation market.