Senior Technologist (Software)

Job Title: Senior Technologist (Software)

Location: Rochester

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, with an office presence required to support collaboration and business delivery.

Referral Scheme Bonus: £2000

Grade: 9

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.

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We are looking for a Technology Specialist to join our Innovation & Growth team, helping to define the next generation of avionics and maritime systems. You'll have the opportunity to explore new technologies, build product demonstrators and simulation environments, and influence the future direction of our product capabilities. This is a role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, experimenting with new ideas, and creating practical solutions that can make a real impact.

Core duties

• Researching and evaluating emerging technologies and their potential application to future products
• Designing and developing software prototypes, demonstrators, and proof-of-concept solutions
• Creating simulation and visualisation environments using Unity, C#, Python and C++
• Investigating and applying Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and intelligent agent technologies
• Integrating software with hardware, sensors, and external systems
• Supporting technology studies, customer demonstrations, and future product concepts
• Presenting ideas, technical findings, and demonstrations to stakeholders

Essential Skills

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Commercial software development experience within defence, aerospace, maritime, industrial, automotive, gaming, simulation, or other technically complex environments
• Experience developing applications, simulations, or visualisation environments using Unity
• Ability to develop prototypes quickly while applying sound engineering principles
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams

The Innovation and Growth Team

Innovation and Growth (I&G) are responsible for rapid research and assessment of emerging technologies in the context of the Electronic Systems UK business. Our three key technology areas are Trusted Artificial Intelligence, Human/Machine Interfaces, and Next Generation High Integrity Electronics.

The team aid business growth through collaborations with product lines and the wider BAE Systems business and beyond, including a broad spectrum of industry, academia and research organisations. We visit trade shows, conferences and exhibitions to keep up to date with our industry and emerging technologies, and promote an innovation culture through collaborative workshops, presentations and technical demonstrations.

I&G facilitate strategic road mapping across the Rochester Business Centre, aligning technology initiatives with strategic business objectives and managing disclosure and exploitation of Intellectual Property (IP).

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: 18th November 2026

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