Engineer – Software – SMCS

Job title: Software Engineer – SMCS

Location: New Malden – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £50,000 dependent on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

Working under direction of senior software engineers:

• Produce code using an appropriate language using the toolsets supplied. This may be in production of new software or modifying existing artefacts.
• Define and capture the design of software elements to meet identified requirements by following appropriate design standards and principles.
• Use supplied configuration management tools to ensure documents, software and other work products are stored and managed correctly.
• Write test schedules, execute them, record, and analyse the results.
• Improve software performance by the capture and analysis of measurements.
• Assist with estimation of remaining effort required to complete own work.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• An understanding the software lifecycle and knowledge of a software lifecycle model (e.g. waterfall, Agile, Spiral)
• Experience of using a high-level design methodology (e.g. UML)
• Experience of using at least one high level programming language (e.g. ADA, C++, C#)

Desirable:

• Experience with configuration management of software
• Experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment
• Experience supporting multiple complex programmes

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The SMCS Software Team:

Interested in playing your part in the defence of the United Kingdom? Then this could be the role for you!

This opportunity invites individuals to be part of the dynamic world of Submarine Command Systems (SMCS), playing a crucial role in leading and implementing cutting-edge capabilities for the Royal Navy Submarine fleet. As a Team Lead, you’ll use your skill and experience to drive multiple software releases that shape the development of the software and the future of submarine technology.

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.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 17th March 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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