Senior Engineer - Software Engineering

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Senior Engineer – Software Management

Would you like to build on your experience supporting UK Defence? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Engineer – Software Management at our site in Weymouth, Filton or BroadOak.

As a Senior Engineer – Software Management, you will be supporting the Dreadnought Combat Systems Software Manager in controlling the build and licencing for the Combat Systems Software.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work within a programme with longevity of contract and programme security.

Your main responsibilities as a Senior Engineer – Software Management will involve:

• Advising Technical Authorities and Deputy Technical Authorities on interpretation and acceptance of Software deliverables ensuring the delivered solutions meet the specified contractual and regulatory requirements

• Being the interface to subcontractors on interpretation and acceptance of Software requirements

• Interfacing with the Customer on interpretation and acceptance of Software requirements

• Working closely with Design Assurance team to ensure a consistent approach to the above

• Monitoring Combat System software build and Software Factory output

• Contributing to the development and maintenance of Software Management strategies, policies, guidance and awareness

Your skills and qualifications as a Senior Engineer – Software Management:

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Experience of requirements management in DOORS

• Broad knowledge/experience of Software development lifecycle

• Role requires strong communication, diplomacy and interpersonal skills

• Some knowledge of DEVOPS (Software Factory) and baseline management an advantage

What We’re Looking For In You

You must have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to management and peers. You will be motivated person able to rise to challenge and work independently and within a wider team. You will be keen to learn new skills and apply them.

Location: Weymouth, Filton or BroadOak

Salary: £45 000

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries

Integrated Combat Systems

Integrated Combat Systems is part of BAE Systems Submarines. We predominantly supply to the UK MoD but with smaller derivative work done in support of international Customers. Our team is responsible for system design, build and/or procurement of the major electronic and mechanical systems on a submarine, as well as provision of test, integration and support services.

Innovation is central to our DNA and has produced the Common Combat System (CCS) to address the customer’s affordability, technology and capability challenges. It is based on commercial off-the-shelf technology (COTS) coupled with bespoke military hardware and software and is being progressively rolled-out into the UK’s Submarine flotilla.

We effectively incorporate rapidly evolving, commercial technology, new capabilities and changes coming from the operational environment into long-term build, maintenance and in-service programmes.

As a ’system of systems’ integrator we work closely with our Customer, partners and suppliers to develop and provide innovative, intelligent and value for money solutions across all classes of UK Submarine both in build and in service with the Royal Navy, ensuring our submariners always have world-class, safe, capable and available products.

At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.

For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion work, please click here .

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

Filton

Closing Date

28/Jul/21, 5:59:00 PM