About this role
Principal Software Engineer (Contract) - Naval Radar BAE Systems (Defence Solutions) | Cowes, Isle of Wight | 6 months | Inside IR35
BAE Systems (Defence Solutions) is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance and enhancement of advanced naval radar systems in service with the Royal Navy. Based full-time onsite in Cowes, you'll provide technical leadership across the software lifecycle, working within a large, established engineering environment.
Key details Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight (full-time onsite)Contract length: 6 months initiallyIR35: Inside IR35Rate:£54.57/hour PAYE or £73.68 UmbrellaClearance/constraints:BPSS + full SC required to start, UK Eyes Only, subject to ITAR What you'll be doing Designing and developing software sub-system solutions for naval radar productsProviding technical expertise across requirements, design, implementation, test and verificationDeriving and maintaining software requirements from system requirements/baselinesProducing and maintaining software designs using high-level methodologies (UML essential)Leading/participating in peer reviews, technical reviews, verification and approval of designsSupporting the replacement of obsolete hardware/software to maintain and enhance radar capabilityActing as a technical lead at sub-system level across multiple projects and productsMaintaining software to address defects and implement new functionalitySupporting estimates and contributing to team development/mentoring What we're looking for Strong experience across the full software development lifecycleConsiderable experience in at least one high-level programming language (Ada95 desirable)UML (essential) and structured design methodology experienceUnderstanding of software lifecycle models (e.g., Waterfall and Agile)Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207)Solid understanding of configuration management and use of CM toolsStrong communication skills with the ability to influence, guide and mentor othersDegree in Computer Science / Engineering (or similar numerate discipline); CEng or working towards is beneficial