V06645 - Software Engineer (SI Common Console)

Outsource UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

BAE Systems in New Malden, with occasional visits to Broad Oak, is seeking two Software Engineers to support the Shared Infrastructure (SI) Common Console across naval ship platforms. You will investigate issues, develop fixes and updates, and support integration and acceptance testing across multiple systems.

Join a team delivering complex software in a hybrid onsite model. This 6-month contract offers competitive rates (£39.71 PAYE or £53.51 umbrella, Inside IR35) and requires UK Eyes Only

Qualifications

• Must have strong software engineering background.
• Experience with formal testing and investigations.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Practical VMware experience.
• Ability to work in multi-project environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complex software issues.
• Develop and maintain SI Console components.
• Support requirements, design, integration and testing.
• Participate in formal acceptance testing with local rigs.
• Evaluate technical solutions and products.
• Collaborate with teams and suppliers to improve performance.

Skills

Software engineering

Formal testing

Analytical skills

Debugging

VMware experience

Multi-project work

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

VMware

Job description

Company: BAE Systems
Location: New Malden, with occasional visits to Broad Oak
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £39.71 per hour PAYE or £53.51 via umbrella, Inside IR35
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite per week
Security: UK Eyes Only – BPSS and SC in progress

The Opportunity

BAE Systems is seeking two Software Engineers to support the development, maintenance and testing of its Shared Infrastructure (SI) Common Console solution, used across naval ship platforms. You will investigate technical issues, develop fixes and functionality updates, and support integration and acceptance testing across multiple systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complex technical and software issues.
• Develop and maintain SI Console components.
• Support requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing.
• Participate in formal acceptance testing using local target rigs.
• Evaluate technical solutions and COTS products.
• Work with technical teams and suppliers to improve system performance.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong software engineering background.
• Experience with formal testing and technical investigations.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Good practical experience with VMware.
• Ability to work within complex, multi-project environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable technologies

A degree in technology, engineering or a related scientific discipline is desirable.

• VMware Horizon
• thin clients
• Blast
• Group Policy
• Active Directory
• PowerShell
• vGPU
• VNC
• RDP
• RemoteApp

Why Join BAE Systems?

Join a collaborative engineering team working on advanced naval defence systems, with opportunities to contribute to technical innovation and complex projects.

Please note: Applicants must meet UK Eyes Only eligibility requirements and the relevant security vetting criteria.