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Working at BAE Systems

  • Founded
    November 1999
  • Company employees
    Around 110,000

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Join BAE Systems as a Software Engineer in New Malden on a hybrid basis (3 days per week on-site). This role offers a salary of up to £52,325 depending on experience. You will design, develop, and deliver complex software solutions across the full software development lifecycle for the Combat Management System Software Team.

Requirements

  • Strong software development experience using Ada, preferably with C++ experience.
  • Experience working across the full software development lifecycle in large, complex environments.
  • Good understanding of software engineering methodologies, processes, and best practices.
  • Ability to achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard and potential higher National Security Vetting.
  • No specific educational degree is explicitly stated as mandatory.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Ada and C++ Development: Design, develop, and deliver robust software solutions using Ada and C++ for complex engineering products.
  • Software Lifecycle Management: Participate in requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, verification, and deployment.
  • Technical Documentation and Review: Produce technical documentation and review software products to ensure performance and efficiency.
  • Collaboration and Mentoring: Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor team members within the Combat Management System Software Team.
  • Potential transition routes: People from embedded software or systems engineering roles may bring strong programming and lifecycle experience, alongside meeting the core technical requirements.

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location :New Malden , hybrid- 3 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 dependent 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.

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 will be an experienced Software Engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions. Comfortable working in complex environments, you’ll have experience across the software development lifecycle, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence technical decisions. You’ll enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, mentoring others, and contributing to the successful delivery of innovative engineering products.

Core duties:

  • Strong software engineering background with experience designing, developing and delivering high-quality software solutions.
  • Experience working across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture through to verification and deployment
  • Ability to design solutions and produce supporting technical documentation.
  • Experience reviewing, analysing and improving software products to ensure performance, robustness and efficiency.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering methodologies, processes, standards and best practices.
  • Experience working in large, complex engineering or product development environments.

Essential skills:

  • Strong software development experience using Ada, preferably with C++ experience as well.
  • Background in software product development and/or delivery, preferably in a large, complex multi-project environment
  • Good understanding of software engineering methodologies, processes, procedures and best practices.

The Combat Management System Software Team:

The Combat Management System Software Team develops and supports complex software systems for the Royal Navy and international customers.

We work collaboratively across the software lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through to implementation, testing, and in-service support, delivering robust, maintainable, and high-quality solutions.

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: 12th November 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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BAE Systems

Software Engineer

New Malden
On-site, Hybrid
Up to £52,325 per year

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