Software Engineer

Beca; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Gym membership discounts

Social club events

Job summary

Beca is seeking an intermediate Software Engineer in Auckland to design, develop and test embedded, mission-critical software across aerospace, defence and regulated sectors. You will work with hardware-interfacing systems, contribute to architecture, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications include 2+ years in software engineering, ability to document design, and eligibility for NZ Government Security Clearance and NZ residency.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain NZ Government Security Clearance is mandatory.
• NZ citizenship or permanent residency is required.
• At least 2 years of software engineering experience.
• Ability to document technical design in detail.
• Experience developing software for embedded, real-time or systems environments.
• Experience interfacing software with hardware, sensors or control systems.
• Strong lifecycle engineering skills and stakeholder communication.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, maritime, nuclear or safety-critical industries is valued.
• Tertiary qualification or relevant industry experience in software engineering or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded/mission-critical software systems.
• Focus on integration and interoperability of systems.
• Contribute to software architecture and solution design within delivery teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Understand requirements and develop effective client solutions.
• Support project delivery within time and budget for mission-critical systems.

Skills

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Hardware interfacing

Documentation

SDLC

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering/CS/Engineering Science

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Join Beca's Applied Technology business and help deliver complex, mission-critical software systems across the defence, aviation, maritime, and other highly regulated sectors. As a Software Engineer, you'll work on advanced technologies where software, hardware, and systems engineering come together to solve real-world challenges. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute across the software lifecycle, from design and development through to integration, testing, and deployment. You'll provide technical delivery support and collaborate closely with clients to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while further developing your technical expertise and leadership capability in a collaborative and supportive environment. In this role you will: Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded/mission-critical software systems. Having a strong focus on the integration and interoperability of systems. Contribute to software architecture and solution design, operating in our delivery teams with minimal oversight. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges. Understand requirements and develop effective solutions based on client needs. Support project delivery within time and budget, supporting mission critical systems that must operate first time, every time.

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Mōu ake | About you

We're looking for an intermediate software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working on systems where software interacts closely with hardware and operational environments. You'll bring strong technical capability, sound engineering judgement, and a collaborative approach.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Government Security Clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship or New Zealand Permanent Residency to be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in software engineering or a similar role.
• Ability to document technical design in detail, producing documentation to support the project outcomes you produce.
• Experience developing software for embedded, real-time, or systems-focused environments.
• Experience working on software that interfaces with hardware, electronics, sensors, control systems, or integrated platforms.
• Strong software engineering skills across the software development lifecycle.
• The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience working in aerospace, aviation (civil, government, or defence), maritime, nuclear, defence, or other safety-critical, highly regulated industries is highly regarded.
• A tertiary qualification or relevant industry experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Science, or a related discipline.

Important: The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an NZDF Defence Site Clearance or National Security Clearance. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Government Security Clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position. Security and background checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.
• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
• Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Company culture & values

Hello! And welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with Beca. We hope you’re as keen as we are to find out more about each other.

Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality.

For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes.

What makes us different? At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees.

We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday.

And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients.

When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.