Engineer – Software – EGIS

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Dorchester, Hybrid, 4 days per week on site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £52,325 depending on skills and 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.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll develop high quality software using an appropriate language and the toolsets supplied. This may be in production of new software or modifying existing artefacts. You’ll Define and capture the design of software elements to meet identified requirements by following appropriate design standards and principles. You’ll use supplied configuration management tools to ensure documents, software and other work products are stored and managed correctly.

You’ll create and execute test schedules, record results, analyse findings and ensure issues are identified and resolved. You’ll improve system performance by capturing, reviewing and acting on performance measurements and technical data. Provide accurate effort estimates for your work and support planning activities with realistic assessments of remaining tasks.

Core duties:

• You’ll be able to showcase experience in a software development role
• You’ll have an understanding of the software lifecycle and knowledge of a software lifecycle model (e.g. waterfall, Agile, Spiral)
• You’ll demonstrate experience of using at least one high level programming language (e.g. C++, C#)
• You’ll have experience integrating Software based systems

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution.

Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation.

Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

The EGIS Team:

This is an opportunity for you to join a collaborative team, working on the Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) System, managing the manual input, and automatic collection and measurement of environmental parameters from environmental sensors.

You will be provided the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of the METOC system to the Type 26 Batch 2 and Hunter(Australia) programmes, based from the Dorchester office.

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: 31st March 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.

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