Engineer - Software - C2

• Job Title: Software Engineer
• Location :New Malden , hybrid- 3 days per week on site
• We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
• Referral Scheme: £1000
• Grade: GG09
• You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.
• We know there may be exceptionalindividual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.
• If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.
• PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing

You will be an experienced Software Engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions. Comfortable working in complex environments, you'll have experience across the software development lifecycle, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence technical decisions. You'll enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, mentoring others, and contributing to the successful delivery of innovative engineering products.

Core duties

• Strong software engineering background with experience designing, developing and delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture through to verification and deployment
• Ability to design solutions and produce supporting technical documentation.
• Experience reviewing, analysing and improving software products to ensure performance, robustness and efficiency.
• Strong understanding of software engineering methodologies, processes, standards and best practices.
• Experience working in large, complex engineering or product development environments.

Essential skills

• Strong software development experience using Ada, preferably with C++ experience as well.
• Background in software product development and/or delivery, preferably in a large, complex multi-project environment
• Good understanding of software engineering methodologies, processes, procedures and best practices.

The Combat Management System Software Team

The Combat Management System Software Team develops and supports complex software systems for the Royal Navy and international customers.

We work collaboratively across the software lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through to implementation, testing, and in-service support, delivering robust, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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 applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust 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: 12th November 2026

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