IT Repair Technician Location: Rugby Salary: £14.87 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday Friday Contract: Temporary to Permanent We are currently recruiting for an IT Workshop Technician to join a well-established and leading IT services provider. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who enjoys diagnosing faults, repairing equipment and working hands-on with technology. The role is initially offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate. The Role As an IT Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for fault finding, repairing and testing a variety of IT equipment. This will include laptops, PCs, printers and point-of-sale systems. Your responsibilities will include: Diagnosing faults and carrying out hardware repairs Repairing and testing laptops, PCs, desktops and workstations Working with printers and point-of-sale equipment Carrying out break-fix repairs and identifying root causes Testing equipment to ensure it meets the required quality standards Following workshop procedures and health & safety/ESD requirements Accurately completing paperwork and updating internal systems Managing your own workload and prioritising repairs effectively Working to deadlines and agreed service levels Liaising with senior engineers regarding priorities and workloads Supporting colleagues by sharing technical knowledge and best practice Keeping your technical knowledge up to date as technology develops Identifying opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and productivity What We're Looking For We re looking for someone who has genuine hands-on hardware repair experience and is confident troubleshooting a range of IT equipment. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an IT workshop environment essential Experience repairing and fault-finding PCs, laptops and printers Previous hardware break-fix experience Experience working with point-of-sale/till equipment Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail The ability to work independently with minimal supervision Good organisation and time-management skills The ability to work effectively in a busy, high-volume environment A proactive, "can-do" approach to problem solving Good communication and interpersonal skills A willingness to learn new technologies and develop your skills If you're looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to join a brilliant, well-established business, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You ll have the chance to work hands-on with a range of IT hardware, develop your technical skills and potentially secure a permanent position. Interested? Apply now or call Kara on (phone number removed) to find out more! INDPB
22/09/2026
Seasonal
IT Repair Technician Location: Rugby Salary: £14.87 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday Friday Contract: Temporary to Permanent We are currently recruiting for an IT Workshop Technician to join a well-established and leading IT services provider. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who enjoys diagnosing faults, repairing equipment and working hands-on with technology. The role is initially offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate. The Role As an IT Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for fault finding, repairing and testing a variety of IT equipment. This will include laptops, PCs, printers and point-of-sale systems. Your responsibilities will include: Diagnosing faults and carrying out hardware repairs Repairing and testing laptops, PCs, desktops and workstations Working with printers and point-of-sale equipment Carrying out break-fix repairs and identifying root causes Testing equipment to ensure it meets the required quality standards Following workshop procedures and health & safety/ESD requirements Accurately completing paperwork and updating internal systems Managing your own workload and prioritising repairs effectively Working to deadlines and agreed service levels Liaising with senior engineers regarding priorities and workloads Supporting colleagues by sharing technical knowledge and best practice Keeping your technical knowledge up to date as technology develops Identifying opportunities to improve workshop efficiency and productivity What We're Looking For We re looking for someone who has genuine hands-on hardware repair experience and is confident troubleshooting a range of IT equipment. You will ideally have: Previous experience in an IT workshop environment essential Experience repairing and fault-finding PCs, laptops and printers Previous hardware break-fix experience Experience working with point-of-sale/till equipment Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail The ability to work independently with minimal supervision Good organisation and time-management skills The ability to work effectively in a busy, high-volume environment A proactive, "can-do" approach to problem solving Good communication and interpersonal skills A willingness to learn new technologies and develop your skills If you're looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to join a brilliant, well-established business, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You ll have the chance to work hands-on with a range of IT hardware, develop your technical skills and potentially secure a permanent position. Interested? Apply now or call Kara on (phone number removed) to find out more! INDPB
Our client is an early-stage aerospace and defence organisation. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a central role in taking a defined concept through detailed design, development and testing, using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to create a coherent, traceable and integrated flight vehicle. This permanent opportunity offers significant technical influence within a small, senior engineering team. You will work closely with technical leadership, specialist engineering disciplines, suppliers and external stakeholders, taking ownership of key system-level decisions throughout a multi-year development programme. Key Responsibilities: Translating the concept of operations into structured, traceable system requirements using Model Based Systems Engineering principles Owning the vehicle architecture, system definition and subsystem interface specification Leading system-level trade studies, balancing performance, mass, cost, reliability, manufacturability and schedule Maintaining system budgets covering mass, power, cost and reliability throughout the design cycle Defining the verification and validation strategy, including the evidence required and the appropriate stage and method of verification Integrating aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, guidance, navigation and control, avionics and other specialist disciplines into a coherent system Managing technical interfaces with bought-in subsystems and suppliers, including propulsion, seekers and actuation systems Supporting demonstrator definition, flight testing, range trials, test facilities and technical engagement with customers, partners and universities Job Requirements: Degree or higher qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline Significant systems engineering experience gained on complex air vehicles, guided weapon systems, missiles, UAVs or comparable safety- and performance-critical products Strong practical knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, requirements management, architecture development and traceability Demonstrable ownership of whole-product requirements, system architecture and interface definition Experience leading system-level trade studies and managing technical budgets through a design and development cycle Working knowledge across at least two areas including aerodynamics and performance, propulsion integration, guidance, navigation and control, structures or avionics Experience taking a product from concept through to hardware development and testing Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and technical leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively from first principles Desirable Experience: Background on a missile, guided weapon or UAV programme Understanding of guidance, navigation and control, including control authority, actuation and centre-of-gravity considerations Experience with design for manufacture, unit cost management and production-focused engineering decisions Knowledge of flight testing, range trials or associated safety case activities Exposure to MOD or allied defence procurement, Technology Readiness Levels and defence documentation standards Experience working in a defence, government or early-stage technology environment Additional Requirements: Right to work in the UK Eligibility to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance; current clearance is not essential High standards of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive defence-related work A pragmatic approach to balancing technical performance, cost, manufacturability and schedule Benefits: Opportunity to influence the development of an advanced aerospace and defence product from an early stage Significant autonomy and direct responsibility for technical outcomes Close collaboration with technical leadership within a highly experienced engineering team Long-term involvement in a fully funded, multi-year development programme Potential equity participation and a comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to shape engineering processes and culture within a growing organisation If you are an experienced Systems Engineer with expertise in Model Based Systems Engineering and a passion for developing advanced defence technologies, our client would be pleased to hear from you. Apply now to take a leading role in the design, integration and testing of a complete flight vehicle.
22/09/2026
Full time
Our client is an early-stage aerospace and defence organisation. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a central role in taking a defined concept through detailed design, development and testing, using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to create a coherent, traceable and integrated flight vehicle. This permanent opportunity offers significant technical influence within a small, senior engineering team. You will work closely with technical leadership, specialist engineering disciplines, suppliers and external stakeholders, taking ownership of key system-level decisions throughout a multi-year development programme. Key Responsibilities: Translating the concept of operations into structured, traceable system requirements using Model Based Systems Engineering principles Owning the vehicle architecture, system definition and subsystem interface specification Leading system-level trade studies, balancing performance, mass, cost, reliability, manufacturability and schedule Maintaining system budgets covering mass, power, cost and reliability throughout the design cycle Defining the verification and validation strategy, including the evidence required and the appropriate stage and method of verification Integrating aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, guidance, navigation and control, avionics and other specialist disciplines into a coherent system Managing technical interfaces with bought-in subsystems and suppliers, including propulsion, seekers and actuation systems Supporting demonstrator definition, flight testing, range trials, test facilities and technical engagement with customers, partners and universities Job Requirements: Degree or higher qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline Significant systems engineering experience gained on complex air vehicles, guided weapon systems, missiles, UAVs or comparable safety- and performance-critical products Strong practical knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, requirements management, architecture development and traceability Demonstrable ownership of whole-product requirements, system architecture and interface definition Experience leading system-level trade studies and managing technical budgets through a design and development cycle Working knowledge across at least two areas including aerodynamics and performance, propulsion integration, guidance, navigation and control, structures or avionics Experience taking a product from concept through to hardware development and testing Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and technical leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively from first principles Desirable Experience: Background on a missile, guided weapon or UAV programme Understanding of guidance, navigation and control, including control authority, actuation and centre-of-gravity considerations Experience with design for manufacture, unit cost management and production-focused engineering decisions Knowledge of flight testing, range trials or associated safety case activities Exposure to MOD or allied defence procurement, Technology Readiness Levels and defence documentation standards Experience working in a defence, government or early-stage technology environment Additional Requirements: Right to work in the UK Eligibility to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance; current clearance is not essential High standards of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive defence-related work A pragmatic approach to balancing technical performance, cost, manufacturability and schedule Benefits: Opportunity to influence the development of an advanced aerospace and defence product from an early stage Significant autonomy and direct responsibility for technical outcomes Close collaboration with technical leadership within a highly experienced engineering team Long-term involvement in a fully funded, multi-year development programme Potential equity participation and a comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to shape engineering processes and culture within a growing organisation If you are an experienced Systems Engineer with expertise in Model Based Systems Engineering and a passion for developing advanced defence technologies, our client would be pleased to hear from you. Apply now to take a leading role in the design, integration and testing of a complete flight vehicle.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead and develop a highly skilled software engineering team responsible for the development of embedded software for advanced control and drive systems . This is a senior engineering leadership position offering significant influence over the direction, capability and delivery of the software function. You will manage a team of approximately 5-15 engineers , combining people leadership with technical oversight, engineering strategy and delivery responsibility. The software forms an integral part of complex electromechanical equipment used within demanding scientific, industrial and semiconductor environments , making this an ideal opportunity for someone accustomed to developing embedded software for physical products and control systems. Key Responsibilities As Embedded Software Engineering Manager, you will: Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately 5-15 embedded software engineers . Take responsibility for the development and delivery of embedded software and HMI solutions across a range of technically complex products. Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through development, integration, verification and release . Define and continuously improve the engineering approach to hardware and software integration . Establish robust software engineering standards, processes and development practices. Work closely with electronics, hardware, systems, test, manufacturing and project engineering teams to ensure successful product delivery. Support the development of software used within control systems, drive technology and complex electromechanical equipment . Manage software engineering resources across multiple projects, balancing priorities, technical requirements and delivery timescales. Identify capability and skills gaps within the department and develop the team to support current and future programmes. Coach and mentor engineers, creating an environment that encourages technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement . Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments and engineering decision-making. Ensure development activities meet relevant quality, regulatory and safety requirements . Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external technical partners where required. Support resource planning, budgeting, supplier management and engineering forecasting . Help shape the future structure and capability of the software engineering function as requirements evolve. What We're Looking For We are looking for an experienced engineering leader who combines strong embedded software knowledge with the ability to lead and develop technical teams. Ideally, you will have: A strong technical background in embedded software or firmware development . Proven experience managing or leading software engineering teams . Experience working with software embedded within physical, electromechanical products . A strong understanding of hardware/software integration . Experience with control systems, drives, motors, instrumentation, industrial equipment or similar technologies . Knowledge of structured software development lifecycles and modern engineering practices. Experience working collaboratively with electronics, hardware, systems, test and manufacturing engineering disciplines. Experience delivering technically complex software projects from initial requirements through to production. Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management and capability development . Experience with resource and project planning , including prioritising engineering activities across multiple programmes. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. An understanding of technical risk management, quality processes and engineering governance. Experience improving engineering processes and leading teams through technical or organisational change. The Ideal Background This role would particularly suit someone who has worked within sectors such as: Industrial automation Motion and motor control Semiconductor equipment Scientific instrumentation Robotics Advanced manufacturing equipment Automotive or mobility systems Aerospace or defence electronics Complex electromechanical product development You may currently be working as an Embedded Software Engineering Manager, Software Development Manager, Embedded Software Manager, Firmware Manager, Software Team Lead or Head of Embedded Software . To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
22/09/2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead and develop a highly skilled software engineering team responsible for the development of embedded software for advanced control and drive systems . This is a senior engineering leadership position offering significant influence over the direction, capability and delivery of the software function. You will manage a team of approximately 5-15 engineers , combining people leadership with technical oversight, engineering strategy and delivery responsibility. The software forms an integral part of complex electromechanical equipment used within demanding scientific, industrial and semiconductor environments , making this an ideal opportunity for someone accustomed to developing embedded software for physical products and control systems. Key Responsibilities As Embedded Software Engineering Manager, you will: Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately 5-15 embedded software engineers . Take responsibility for the development and delivery of embedded software and HMI solutions across a range of technically complex products. Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through development, integration, verification and release . Define and continuously improve the engineering approach to hardware and software integration . Establish robust software engineering standards, processes and development practices. Work closely with electronics, hardware, systems, test, manufacturing and project engineering teams to ensure successful product delivery. Support the development of software used within control systems, drive technology and complex electromechanical equipment . Manage software engineering resources across multiple projects, balancing priorities, technical requirements and delivery timescales. Identify capability and skills gaps within the department and develop the team to support current and future programmes. Coach and mentor engineers, creating an environment that encourages technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement . Contribute to technical reviews, risk assessments and engineering decision-making. Ensure development activities meet relevant quality, regulatory and safety requirements . Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external technical partners where required. Support resource planning, budgeting, supplier management and engineering forecasting . Help shape the future structure and capability of the software engineering function as requirements evolve. What We're Looking For We are looking for an experienced engineering leader who combines strong embedded software knowledge with the ability to lead and develop technical teams. Ideally, you will have: A strong technical background in embedded software or firmware development . Proven experience managing or leading software engineering teams . Experience working with software embedded within physical, electromechanical products . A strong understanding of hardware/software integration . Experience with control systems, drives, motors, instrumentation, industrial equipment or similar technologies . Knowledge of structured software development lifecycles and modern engineering practices. Experience working collaboratively with electronics, hardware, systems, test and manufacturing engineering disciplines. Experience delivering technically complex software projects from initial requirements through to production. Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management and capability development . Experience with resource and project planning , including prioritising engineering activities across multiple programmes. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. An understanding of technical risk management, quality processes and engineering governance. Experience improving engineering processes and leading teams through technical or organisational change. The Ideal Background This role would particularly suit someone who has worked within sectors such as: Industrial automation Motion and motor control Semiconductor equipment Scientific instrumentation Robotics Advanced manufacturing equipment Automotive or mobility systems Aerospace or defence electronics Complex electromechanical product development You may currently be working as an Embedded Software Engineering Manager, Software Development Manager, Embedded Software Manager, Firmware Manager, Software Team Lead or Head of Embedded Software . To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer Salary: Up to £68,000 depending on experience Location: Oxfordshire / Westcott area Working pattern: Hybrid, with regular travel between two technical sites Security clearance: No current requirement Sponsorship: Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered Electus Recruitment Solutions are currently seeking a Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer to join an innovative engineering and technology team working at the forefront of 5G, 6G, satellite communications and future network technologies . This is a technically varied role combining systems engineering, hands-on technical delivery, consultancy and technical leadership across collaborative projects involving commercial organisations, research bodies and technology partners. The successful candidate will bring strong experience in satellite communications or telecommunications systems , together with the ability to understand and integrate technologies across the wider communications ecosystem. Key responsibilities Provide technical leadership on collaborative technology projects involving external stakeholders Develop and deliver innovative communications solutions for real-world end users Apply systems engineering principles to complex telecommunications and satellite communications challenges Support the development and integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial network technologies Contribute to system architecture, integration, testing and technical demonstrations Work hands-on with systems, hardware and software as required Engage with customers, technology partners, universities and research organisations Identify and resolve complex technical issues affecting project delivery Contribute to technology development across areas including 5G, 6G, satellite communications, IoT and future networks Support technical bids and proposals for collaborative and externally funded programmes About you You are likely to have a degree, MSc, PhD or equivalent relevant experience in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications Systems or a related discipline , with substantial experience in the sector. You will need in-depth expertise in at least one of the following areas: Satellite payloads Ground station development and integration , particularly for emerging or innovative technologies Core network technologies You should also have a good general understanding of all three areas and be able to understand how they operate together within an end-to-end satellite communications network. You will ideally have: 7+ years' experience in satellite communications, telecommunications or a closely related technical field Strong understanding of end-to-end satellite communications architecture Experience across terrestrial and/or non-terrestrial networks Practical experience developing and implementing solutions for end users Demonstrable technical leadership on collaborative projects involving external organisations Experience with system architecture, integration, deployment and technical demonstrations Hands-on experience integrating systems involving hardware and software, including some coding Experience of externally funded collaborative programmes such as IUK, ESA or Horizon Experience contributing to technical bids or framework programme proposals Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills The role This is a practical and collaborative engineering environment where you will have the opportunity to work on emerging communications technologies and help translate innovative concepts into solutions that can be demonstrated and taken towards market. The role involves regular travel between two technical sites , which are approximately an hour apart. Typically, you can expect to spend around one day per week at each site, with the remainder of the working week flexible and home working available. The second site is a practical test and demonstration facility where engineers work with technologies including drones and other field-based systems , so candidates must be comfortable combining systems engineering with hands-on technical activity. This is an opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical problems, working directly with external partners and taking ownership of technically challenging collaborative projects. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This is a permanent position.
22/09/2026
Full time
Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer Salary: Up to £68,000 depending on experience Location: Oxfordshire / Westcott area Working pattern: Hybrid, with regular travel between two technical sites Security clearance: No current requirement Sponsorship: Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered Electus Recruitment Solutions are currently seeking a Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer to join an innovative engineering and technology team working at the forefront of 5G, 6G, satellite communications and future network technologies . This is a technically varied role combining systems engineering, hands-on technical delivery, consultancy and technical leadership across collaborative projects involving commercial organisations, research bodies and technology partners. The successful candidate will bring strong experience in satellite communications or telecommunications systems , together with the ability to understand and integrate technologies across the wider communications ecosystem. Key responsibilities Provide technical leadership on collaborative technology projects involving external stakeholders Develop and deliver innovative communications solutions for real-world end users Apply systems engineering principles to complex telecommunications and satellite communications challenges Support the development and integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial network technologies Contribute to system architecture, integration, testing and technical demonstrations Work hands-on with systems, hardware and software as required Engage with customers, technology partners, universities and research organisations Identify and resolve complex technical issues affecting project delivery Contribute to technology development across areas including 5G, 6G, satellite communications, IoT and future networks Support technical bids and proposals for collaborative and externally funded programmes About you You are likely to have a degree, MSc, PhD or equivalent relevant experience in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications Systems or a related discipline , with substantial experience in the sector. You will need in-depth expertise in at least one of the following areas: Satellite payloads Ground station development and integration , particularly for emerging or innovative technologies Core network technologies You should also have a good general understanding of all three areas and be able to understand how they operate together within an end-to-end satellite communications network. You will ideally have: 7+ years' experience in satellite communications, telecommunications or a closely related technical field Strong understanding of end-to-end satellite communications architecture Experience across terrestrial and/or non-terrestrial networks Practical experience developing and implementing solutions for end users Demonstrable technical leadership on collaborative projects involving external organisations Experience with system architecture, integration, deployment and technical demonstrations Hands-on experience integrating systems involving hardware and software, including some coding Experience of externally funded collaborative programmes such as IUK, ESA or Horizon Experience contributing to technical bids or framework programme proposals Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills The role This is a practical and collaborative engineering environment where you will have the opportunity to work on emerging communications technologies and help translate innovative concepts into solutions that can be demonstrated and taken towards market. The role involves regular travel between two technical sites , which are approximately an hour apart. Typically, you can expect to spend around one day per week at each site, with the remainder of the working week flexible and home working available. The second site is a practical test and demonstration facility where engineers work with technologies including drones and other field-based systems , so candidates must be comfortable combining systems engineering with hands-on technical activity. This is an opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical problems, working directly with external partners and taking ownership of technically challenging collaborative projects. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This is a permanent position.
Principal Systems Engineer Permanent Full-time Salary DOE Location: Berkshire Working Pattern: Five days per week on-site Clearance: Eligibility for SC clearance and willingness to obtain and maintain DV clearance We're partnering with a leading organisation within the UK Defence sector to appoint an experienced Principal Systems Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional to provide technical leadership across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle, supporting the delivery of complex, security-critical programmes and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The Opportunity As Principal Systems Engineer, you'll lead Systems Engineering activities across complex projects and work packages, providing technical direction across systems, hardware, software and firmware. You'll play a key role in developing and assuring requirements, architectures, designs and technical documentation, while supporting design reviews, stakeholder engagement and technical risk management. This is a senior position requiring strong Systems Engineering expertise, confident technical leadership and the ability to mentor and develop other engineers. Key Responsibilities You'll play a central role in delivering complex engineering programmes by: • Leading Systems Engineering activities across projects and work packages. • Developing and assuring requirements, architectures, designs and Systems Engineering artefacts. • Providing technical direction across systems, hardware, software and firmware. • Leading technical and design reviews. • Supporting customer and supplier engagement. • Contributing to bids, proposals, estimates and technical risk management. • Mentoring and developing Systems Engineers. • Supporting the continued development of the organisation's wider engineering capability. • Ensuring Systems Engineering activities align with relevant standards and programme requirements. About You You'll be an experienced Systems Engineer with significant knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle and the confidence to lead technical activity across complex, multidisciplinary programmes. You will also have: • Significant Systems Engineering experience across the full lifecycle and V-model. • A strong understanding of ISO, IEC and IEEE Systems Engineering standards, including ISO 15288. • Proven experience in requirements engineering, systems design and technical documentation. • Experience leading Systems Engineering activities or managing Systems Engineering teams. • Practical experience with DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect and SysML. • A background in hardware, software or firmware development, ideally within an embedded environment. • A degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics, or equivalent relevant industry experience. • Strong technical leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. • The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams. • INCOSE ASEP or CSEP accreditation, NCSC experience or recognised subject-matter expertise would be advantageous. Additional Requirements • You must be eligible for SC clearance and willing and able to obtain and maintain DV clearance. • You must be willing to travel within the UK when required. • A clean driving licence is required. • This role requires five days per week onsite in Berkshire. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior technical leadership position within the UK Defence sector, contributing to complex and security-critical engineering programmes. In return, you'll benefit from: • A permanent, full-time position. • A senior role with significant technical influence. • The opportunity to lead Systems Engineering activity across complex programmes. • Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams and advanced systems environments. • The opportunity to mentor other engineers and contribute to wider engineering capability. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
22/09/2026
Full time
Principal Systems Engineer Permanent Full-time Salary DOE Location: Berkshire Working Pattern: Five days per week on-site Clearance: Eligibility for SC clearance and willingness to obtain and maintain DV clearance We're partnering with a leading organisation within the UK Defence sector to appoint an experienced Principal Systems Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional to provide technical leadership across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle, supporting the delivery of complex, security-critical programmes and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The Opportunity As Principal Systems Engineer, you'll lead Systems Engineering activities across complex projects and work packages, providing technical direction across systems, hardware, software and firmware. You'll play a key role in developing and assuring requirements, architectures, designs and technical documentation, while supporting design reviews, stakeholder engagement and technical risk management. This is a senior position requiring strong Systems Engineering expertise, confident technical leadership and the ability to mentor and develop other engineers. Key Responsibilities You'll play a central role in delivering complex engineering programmes by: • Leading Systems Engineering activities across projects and work packages. • Developing and assuring requirements, architectures, designs and Systems Engineering artefacts. • Providing technical direction across systems, hardware, software and firmware. • Leading technical and design reviews. • Supporting customer and supplier engagement. • Contributing to bids, proposals, estimates and technical risk management. • Mentoring and developing Systems Engineers. • Supporting the continued development of the organisation's wider engineering capability. • Ensuring Systems Engineering activities align with relevant standards and programme requirements. About You You'll be an experienced Systems Engineer with significant knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle and the confidence to lead technical activity across complex, multidisciplinary programmes. You will also have: • Significant Systems Engineering experience across the full lifecycle and V-model. • A strong understanding of ISO, IEC and IEEE Systems Engineering standards, including ISO 15288. • Proven experience in requirements engineering, systems design and technical documentation. • Experience leading Systems Engineering activities or managing Systems Engineering teams. • Practical experience with DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect and SysML. • A background in hardware, software or firmware development, ideally within an embedded environment. • A degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics, or equivalent relevant industry experience. • Strong technical leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. • The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams. • INCOSE ASEP or CSEP accreditation, NCSC experience or recognised subject-matter expertise would be advantageous. Additional Requirements • You must be eligible for SC clearance and willing and able to obtain and maintain DV clearance. • You must be willing to travel within the UK when required. • A clean driving licence is required. • This role requires five days per week onsite in Berkshire. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior technical leadership position within the UK Defence sector, contributing to complex and security-critical engineering programmes. In return, you'll benefit from: • A permanent, full-time position. • A senior role with significant technical influence. • The opportunity to lead Systems Engineering activity across complex programmes. • Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering teams and advanced systems environments. • The opportunity to mentor other engineers and contribute to wider engineering capability. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
Service Service Employment Agency Limited
Norwich, Norfolk
Principal RF Hardware Engineer Norwich £85,000 per annum Hybrid / On-site Service Service is recruiting for an experienced Principal RF Hardware Engineer to join an established engineering business developing precision RF and electrical calibration equipment. This is a senior technical role responsible for the design, simulation, validation and lifecycle of RF and mixed-signal hardware, from concept through to production. Key Responsibilities: Lead architecture and design of precision RF and mixed-signal hardware. Design across DC to 27GHz, with 50GHz+ experience desirable. Perform RF simulation, modelling and analysis using tools such as ADS, AWR, HFSS or CST. Use VNAs, spectrum/phase-noise analysers, signal generators, power meters and TDRs. Lead design reviews, verification, risk management and component obsolescence. Work closely with manufacturing and test teams on design-for-manufacture and yield. Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the engineering team. Contribute to future RF technology and product development. The Ideal Candidate: Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic, RF or Microwave Engineering. 10+ years' hands-on precision RF/mixed-signal hardware experience. Proven track record of taking RF products into production. Strong knowledge of low phase noise, signal generation, frequency conversion and signal integrity. Experience with RF simulation and test equipment. Good understanding of metrology and measurement traceability. Strong technical leadership and communication skills. An excellent opportunity for a highly experienced RF engineer to take technical ownership of complex, high-performance RF hardware within a specialist engineering environment. If you're interested, then please click "Apply Now". A member of our team at Service Service will be in touch to discuss your application.
22/09/2026
Full time
Principal RF Hardware Engineer Norwich £85,000 per annum Hybrid / On-site Service Service is recruiting for an experienced Principal RF Hardware Engineer to join an established engineering business developing precision RF and electrical calibration equipment. This is a senior technical role responsible for the design, simulation, validation and lifecycle of RF and mixed-signal hardware, from concept through to production. Key Responsibilities: Lead architecture and design of precision RF and mixed-signal hardware. Design across DC to 27GHz, with 50GHz+ experience desirable. Perform RF simulation, modelling and analysis using tools such as ADS, AWR, HFSS or CST. Use VNAs, spectrum/phase-noise analysers, signal generators, power meters and TDRs. Lead design reviews, verification, risk management and component obsolescence. Work closely with manufacturing and test teams on design-for-manufacture and yield. Provide technical leadership and mentoring across the engineering team. Contribute to future RF technology and product development. The Ideal Candidate: Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic, RF or Microwave Engineering. 10+ years' hands-on precision RF/mixed-signal hardware experience. Proven track record of taking RF products into production. Strong knowledge of low phase noise, signal generation, frequency conversion and signal integrity. Experience with RF simulation and test equipment. Good understanding of metrology and measurement traceability. Strong technical leadership and communication skills. An excellent opportunity for a highly experienced RF engineer to take technical ownership of complex, high-performance RF hardware within a specialist engineering environment. If you're interested, then please click "Apply Now". A member of our team at Service Service will be in touch to discuss your application.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
New Malden, Surrey
Job Overview:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled Systems Team supporting the development of complex software-enabled systems. You will play a key role in requirements management, system design, verification, validation and acceptance activities, whilst contributing to safety, security, human factors, performance, availability and reliability considerations across the full engineering lifecycle. Location: New Malden, UK Work Mode: Hybrid, 3-4 days per week onsite Pay Rate: £67.47 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 12 Months Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: Maintain the requirements database, including associated contractual requirements and acceptance criteria. Lead testing, verification and acceptance activities for both hardware and software releases. Elicit, analyse and agree system requirements, assessing changes in capability against established design baselines. Develop design specifications and undertake system design activities in accordance with technical and quality standards. Develop, maintain and improve engineering processes and procedures in response to technical developments and operational requirements. Coordinate and conduct technical analyses, investigations and evaluations, assessing technical options and producing reports and recommendations. Review and agree external interface documentation and manage interface baselines. Lead wider systems engineering activities including performance testing, human factors analysis, safety analysis, information assurance and security considerations. Support the delivery of improvements to system capability through effective systems engineering practices. Provide technical leadership to engineers involved in system design activities. Mentor team members and support their technical development where required. Key Requirements: Experience working with software systems and software-enabled products. Experience developing and enhancing software products based on business requirements. Exposure to regulatory and statutory requirements relating to software products and an understanding of associated liabilities. Proven experience across multiple systems engineering disciplines including Requirements Analysis, System Design, Human Factors, Performance Analysis, System Acceptance Management, Safety and Security. Knowledge of safety engineering techniques such as Functional Failure Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis. Experience working within large, complex multi-project engineering environments. Experience delivering systems to challenging deadlines within fast-paced environments. Strong understanding of requirements management, system design, acceptance management and verification activities. Ability to undertake technical investigations, assess technical options and provide engineering recommendations. Strong communication, stakeholder management and technical reporting skills. Additional Information:Interview Process: To be confirmed. How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Overview:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled Systems Team supporting the development of complex software-enabled systems. You will play a key role in requirements management, system design, verification, validation and acceptance activities, whilst contributing to safety, security, human factors, performance, availability and reliability considerations across the full engineering lifecycle. Location: New Malden, UK Work Mode: Hybrid, 3-4 days per week onsite Pay Rate: £67.47 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 12 Months Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: Maintain the requirements database, including associated contractual requirements and acceptance criteria. Lead testing, verification and acceptance activities for both hardware and software releases. Elicit, analyse and agree system requirements, assessing changes in capability against established design baselines. Develop design specifications and undertake system design activities in accordance with technical and quality standards. Develop, maintain and improve engineering processes and procedures in response to technical developments and operational requirements. Coordinate and conduct technical analyses, investigations and evaluations, assessing technical options and producing reports and recommendations. Review and agree external interface documentation and manage interface baselines. Lead wider systems engineering activities including performance testing, human factors analysis, safety analysis, information assurance and security considerations. Support the delivery of improvements to system capability through effective systems engineering practices. Provide technical leadership to engineers involved in system design activities. Mentor team members and support their technical development where required. Key Requirements: Experience working with software systems and software-enabled products. Experience developing and enhancing software products based on business requirements. Exposure to regulatory and statutory requirements relating to software products and an understanding of associated liabilities. Proven experience across multiple systems engineering disciplines including Requirements Analysis, System Design, Human Factors, Performance Analysis, System Acceptance Management, Safety and Security. Knowledge of safety engineering techniques such as Functional Failure Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis. Experience working within large, complex multi-project engineering environments. Experience delivering systems to challenging deadlines within fast-paced environments. Strong understanding of requirements management, system design, acceptance management and verification activities. Ability to undertake technical investigations, assess technical options and provide engineering recommendations. Strong communication, stakeholder management and technical reporting skills. Additional Information:Interview Process: To be confirmed. How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Our client is seeking a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer to join an established defence and aerospace engineering team in Kent. This permanent, onsite role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of safety-critical electronics and advanced technology, including helmet-mounted and head-up displays, mission computers, flight controls and active inceptors. Key Responsibilities: Leading hardware requirements capture, preliminary design and detailed design activities Executing complex digital and/or analogue electronics design tasks in line with agreed development plans Carrying out analysis and validation activities to support robust technical decisions Providing technical guidance throughout the complete systems development lifecycle, from concept through to product certification Working with multidisciplinary teams to optimise solutions and manage technical dependencies Supporting the delivery of reliable, high-quality hardware solutions within agreed timescales and budgets Contributing to product design and work package control, with consideration for cost and schedule requirements Coaching and developing junior members of the hardware engineering team Job Requirements: Degree, HND or equivalent experience in electronics engineering Significant experience in electronics design or hardware engineering within a regulated industry Strong knowledge of digital and/or analogue electronics technologies Experience working across the full engineering development lifecycle, including product certification requirements such as DO-254 Understanding of systems engineering, hardware standards and safety-critical product development Ability to balance design quality, cost and schedule constraints to meet programme objectives Robust understanding of product design and work package control Familiarity with Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, SIMetrix and LTspice tools Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills Benefits: Opportunity to work on innovative defence, aerospace and security projects Exposure to safety-critical electronics and advanced hardware technologies Supportive, multidisciplinary working environment Professional development and career progression opportunities Access to learning, wellbeing and lifestyle support If you are an experienced Hardware Engineer looking to develop your career through technically challenging projects in the defence and aerospace sector, apply now to join our client's experienced team in Kent.
22/09/2026
Full time
Our client is seeking a Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer to join an established defence and aerospace engineering team in Kent. This permanent, onsite role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of safety-critical electronics and advanced technology, including helmet-mounted and head-up displays, mission computers, flight controls and active inceptors. Key Responsibilities: Leading hardware requirements capture, preliminary design and detailed design activities Executing complex digital and/or analogue electronics design tasks in line with agreed development plans Carrying out analysis and validation activities to support robust technical decisions Providing technical guidance throughout the complete systems development lifecycle, from concept through to product certification Working with multidisciplinary teams to optimise solutions and manage technical dependencies Supporting the delivery of reliable, high-quality hardware solutions within agreed timescales and budgets Contributing to product design and work package control, with consideration for cost and schedule requirements Coaching and developing junior members of the hardware engineering team Job Requirements: Degree, HND or equivalent experience in electronics engineering Significant experience in electronics design or hardware engineering within a regulated industry Strong knowledge of digital and/or analogue electronics technologies Experience working across the full engineering development lifecycle, including product certification requirements such as DO-254 Understanding of systems engineering, hardware standards and safety-critical product development Ability to balance design quality, cost and schedule constraints to meet programme objectives Robust understanding of product design and work package control Familiarity with Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, SIMetrix and LTspice tools Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills Benefits: Opportunity to work on innovative defence, aerospace and security projects Exposure to safety-critical electronics and advanced hardware technologies Supportive, multidisciplinary working environment Professional development and career progression opportunities Access to learning, wellbeing and lifestyle support If you are an experienced Hardware Engineer looking to develop your career through technically challenging projects in the defence and aerospace sector, apply now to join our client's experienced team in Kent.
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (Junior to Senior - Multiple Openings) Location: Hampshire Salary: Flexible / Dependent on Experience + Comprehensive Benefits Package Industry: Defence & Security Technology Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity An industry-leading systems innovator within the Defence and Security sector is seeking Embedded Software Engineers at all levels of experience (Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior/Principal). Joining an expanding multi-disciplinary engineering group, you will develop low-level firmware, real-time software, and driver-level software for high-reliability, mission-critical hardware platforms. Whether you are starting your career with strong foundational C/C++ skills or are an experienced engineer looking to design complex system architectures for secure environments, this role offers direct involvement across full lifecycle software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance embedded software in C and C++ for real-time and resource-constrained environments. Implement board support packages (BSPs), device drivers, and low-level communications protocols for custom hardware platforms. Work closely with hardware, FPGA, and systems teams during platform bring-up, integration, and debugging. Develop bare-metal firmware or software running on RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks) or Embedded Linux . Create unit tests, automated test scripts, and technical documentation to meet rigorous safety and quality standards. (Senior Levels): Lead software architecture design, drive code quality standards, perform technical reviews, and mentor junior developers. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Requirements Education: Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Core Languages: Strong hands-on experience or academic grounding in C and/or C++ . Operating Systems: Experience with Bare-Metal development, RTOS, or Embedded Linux kernel/driver development. Hardware & Protocols: Familiarity with microcontrollers, ARM architectures, and standard interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN bus, Ethernet, PCIe). Debugging Tools: Lab experience using JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware debugging suites. Experience Level Breakdown Junior Embedded Software Engineer: Degree or 1+ years of commercial exposure; solid understanding of C programming, memory management, and hardware fundamentals. Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer: Proven track record of commercial embedded C/C++ development, driver development, and hardware integration. Senior / Principal Embedded Software Engineer: Extensive background in system architecture, multi-threaded RTOS/Linux environments, complex software design patterns, and technical leadership. Security Clearance & Eligibility Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold or be eligible to achieve standard Security Clearance (e.g., UK SC Clearance / National Security Vetting).
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (Junior to Senior - Multiple Openings) Location: Hampshire Salary: Flexible / Dependent on Experience + Comprehensive Benefits Package Industry: Defence & Security Technology Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity An industry-leading systems innovator within the Defence and Security sector is seeking Embedded Software Engineers at all levels of experience (Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior/Principal). Joining an expanding multi-disciplinary engineering group, you will develop low-level firmware, real-time software, and driver-level software for high-reliability, mission-critical hardware platforms. Whether you are starting your career with strong foundational C/C++ skills or are an experienced engineer looking to design complex system architectures for secure environments, this role offers direct involvement across full lifecycle software delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance embedded software in C and C++ for real-time and resource-constrained environments. Implement board support packages (BSPs), device drivers, and low-level communications protocols for custom hardware platforms. Work closely with hardware, FPGA, and systems teams during platform bring-up, integration, and debugging. Develop bare-metal firmware or software running on RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks) or Embedded Linux . Create unit tests, automated test scripts, and technical documentation to meet rigorous safety and quality standards. (Senior Levels): Lead software architecture design, drive code quality standards, perform technical reviews, and mentor junior developers. What We Are Looking For Core Technical Requirements Education: Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Core Languages: Strong hands-on experience or academic grounding in C and/or C++ . Operating Systems: Experience with Bare-Metal development, RTOS, or Embedded Linux kernel/driver development. Hardware & Protocols: Familiarity with microcontrollers, ARM architectures, and standard interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN bus, Ethernet, PCIe). Debugging Tools: Lab experience using JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware debugging suites. Experience Level Breakdown Junior Embedded Software Engineer: Degree or 1+ years of commercial exposure; solid understanding of C programming, memory management, and hardware fundamentals. Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer: Proven track record of commercial embedded C/C++ development, driver development, and hardware integration. Senior / Principal Embedded Software Engineer: Extensive background in system architecture, multi-threaded RTOS/Linux environments, complex software design patterns, and technical leadership. Security Clearance & Eligibility Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must hold or be eligible to achieve standard Security Clearance (e.g., UK SC Clearance / National Security Vetting).
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
22/09/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior/Principal Software Engineer Job Location: Rochester, Kent - Onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety critical systems. You will develop drivers, protocols and human-machine interfaces. Responsible for technical direction and ensuring robust, certifiable solutions. Working across the full lifecycle, you will define architectures and solve complex engineering challenges through integration, verification and validation. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and influence best practice. Engaging with customers and stakeholders, you will shape strategy, drive innovation and play a key role in delivering high-impact solutions. Core Duties: Leading design and development of embedded software, including drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces with certification artefacts Defining system and software architectures from requirements using structured design, modelling and simulation Driving integration, verification and validation within a safety critical environment Providing technical leadership through mentoring, peer reviews and best practice Delivering reliable estimates, including sizing and reuse Engaging with customers to resolve technical challenges and shape solutions Contributing to engineering processes, design reviews and strategic decisions, ensuring high quality, compliant delivery Essential Skills: A degree or equivalent experience in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++ Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model-based design techniques as well as experience in UML for software design in CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody or integrity Modeler Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment and development experience to DO-178B/C Standards The Software team: You will be working as part of a team of experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading control and display systems. This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Exposure to the customer and end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, makes this a unique opportunity for the right candidate. 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. 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: 23rd September 2026 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.
