Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Location: Cowes
Salary: Up to £65,000 dependent on experience plus bonus scheme
What you’ll be doing:
* Applying experience to design & develop sub-system solutions, resolve engineering issues and problems, and provide guidance to others for a range of software products as part of a 70 strong software team within the Product & Training Services area of BAE Systems Maritime Services
* Providing technical expertise across the software team for the ongoing maintenance of software that is part of the naval radars that are in service with the Royal Navy on multiple platforms
* Providing technical expertise across the software team for the requirements, design, implementation, testing and verification of the software subsystems on Naval radars
* Providing technical expertise for the design and development of subsystems including replacement of obsolete hardware and software to maintain and enhance the capability of the radar products for the RN
* Providing guidance and work as part of a cohesive team of software engineers across multiple projects and products
Your skills and experiences:
* BEng/BSc in Computer Science or other relevant Engineering or Numerate subject (technology, engineering or science related discipline) and a CEng or equivalent level of capability or working towards CEng status
* Considerable experience of using at least one high level programming language
* Considerable experience of using a high-level design methodology (e.g. UML)
* Experienced of all aspects of a software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)
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.
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.
Closing Date: 2nd December 2024
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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