Software Engineer London, England
Job description
London
Naval Ships
Engineering
Experienced professionals
Job Title: Software Engineer – Combat Systems
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: Up to £45k depending on skills and experience
What you’ll be doing:
- Hands on use of the SMCS Hardware
- Conducting investigation of system wide issues, raising of observation reports for defects, and coding and testing the changes
- Prototyping and development of new software functionality to address the needs of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet.
- Undertaking installation of new builds & operating environments
- Supporting planning & coordination of target testing on kit.
- Supporting the Desktop Development Environment for testing
- Conducting investigation of defects as required and support of defect clearance and release acceptance process
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Experience of integrating software-intensive, complex real-time embedded systems
- Programming background using C++ / C# or Ada (or similar)
- Able to apply past experience to support the understanding and investigation of new issues
- Familiar with Windows Operating System (Client & Server) functionality and virtualisation technologies
- Ability to methodically investigate a symptom to understand and isolate the root cause
- Experience of interacting with engineers across multiple disciplines e.g., hardware, software & systems
- Experience of delivering systems, working to deadlines and working in a pressurised environment
Desirable:
- Experience working in software development, engineering or defence would be an advantage
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:
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 SMCS – Submarine Command Systems Team:
Join the exciting world of Submarine Command Systems (SMCS) and become a pivotal member of the team responsible for supporting and delivering the latest capability into the Royal Navy Submarine fleet. You will gain a detailed understanding of SMCS through hands on experience of and developing integral software components.
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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 13th September 2023
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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