BAE Systems

Senior Engineer - Software

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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

Referral Bonus\: £1000

Grade\: GG10

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 3rd July 2026. Interview w/c 13th July