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Senior Software Engineer

Employer
BAE Systems
Location
Kent, England, Rochester
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
27 Nov 2018
Reference
50726

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Discipline
Design, Electrical, Electronics
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

Senior Software Engineer

Would you like to work with a range of products and the most advanced software tools available? We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Software Engineer at our site in Rochester.

As a Senior Software Engineer, 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.

This role will provide you with exposure to, the customer and the end user, as well as working alongside like-minded engineers, making this a unique opportunity for the right candidate.


Your main responsibilities as a Senior Software Engineer will involve:

Developing and implementing the embedded software, peripheral drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces and associated supporting certification documentation

Requirements analysis and definition, System/Software Architecture/Design, Modelling and Simulation, Systems/Software Integration, Verification and Validation, Safety Critical Development techniques

Reviewing and technically guiding the work of others, producing size / re-using estimates and reliably estimating your own work

Liaising with customers on technical issues, define processes/procedures, perform design review assessments and make sound strategic technical decisions within your area of responsibility/expertise


Your skills and qualifications as a Senior Software Engineer:

Proven and relevant industry experience

Excellent Software Engineering skills, with significant experience in C/C++/Ada

Extensive experience of Software Architecture Design using UML or other recognised model based design techniques

Extensive experience of developing embedded software for bare metal systems or with Real-Time Operating Systems

Extensive experience of interfacing software with hardware in a real-time environment


What we're looking for in you:

You will Relish challenges and be able to challenge others constructively. You will be proactive in looking for opportunities, whilst demonstrating a positive attitude in supporting other team members or projects.
You will have the ability to control emotions, switch context and prioritise workloads. You will have excellent communication skills.


Salary: Competitive

Location: Rochester


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.

Electronic Systems

We support a range of commercial and military platforms, including fixed and rotary wing aircraft, ground vehicles, human-machine interfaces and power management. Our systems operate in more than 100 countries with 25 air forces, 30 manufacturers and 280 airlines. Around 1,500 professionals work here, all focused on delivering innovation and outstanding customer responsiveness. We are a rapidly growing and successful part of one of the world's leading defence, security and aerospace companies.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You'll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to people's lives.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.


Company

At BAE Systems we serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us, in a corporate culture that is performance driven and values led.

We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. We help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information.

We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Facts and Figures

  • Global defence supplier and world-leading innovator
  • Established positions in air, maritime and land domains
  • Growing position in cyber security
  • Principal markets – US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia
  • 89,600 employees in over 40 countries
  • Customers in around 80 countries
  • 2020 sales of £20,862m
  • £1,700 invested in training per employee in 2020
  • £11bn spent with 21,000 directly-contracted suppliers

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