Senior Engineer – Software

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Software

Location: New Malden, 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 £57500 (DOE)

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.

Job Description:

As a Senior Software Engineer for Submarine Command System (SMCS) you will play a pivotal role shaping technical direction and delivering complex software for the fleet of UK Submarines. You will develop software solutions, ensuring they meet system performance, contractual requirements and applicable standards/regulations.

Core duties:

• Applying experience to take a support role in the design, implementation & testing of SMCS system solutions.
• Guiding and mentoring other Software Engineers in their efforts throughout the lifecycle.
• Assisting the management team with reporting, planning, and estimation activities.
• Meeting the SMCS customers and end users, as required, to enable development of the SMCS Programme(s) and the continued evolution of the SMCS product as required.

Essential Skills:

• An Engineer with varied Software engineering knowledge, having demonstrated their ability across several development projects to design and deliver robust solutions in large multi-layered, distributed systems.
• Experience taking support strategies in a software development role.
• A good understanding of all aspects of a software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. waterfall, Agile)

The Submarine Command System team:

The SMCS team sits at the heart of the Submarine Command System (SMCS) projects/programmes providing situation awareness (via Tactical Picture Compilation) and Weapons Management capability for all submarines in the Royal Navy flotilla.

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: 7th May 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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