Senior Systems and Software Development Engineer

BAE Systems; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Title: Senior Systems and Software Development Engineer

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

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop system requirements and refine them using modelling and simulation
• Produce models of the system design compatible with the downstream software generation process
• Test and assess the models of the design against the requirements, and produce the associated documentation evidence
• Create supporting behavioural models of interfacing systems, submarine dynamics and operating environment to aid in validation of the system requirements
• Liaise with stakeholders both internal and external to the wider AVC Team, including the Customer and operators
• Manage tasks and report progress for your work in line with the AVC Agile System of Work

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink toolset
• Requirements development and analysis
• Model Based Design and Systems Engineering approaches

Desirable:

• Experience working with submarines or aerospace, automotive industries
• Knowledge of vehicle control

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Dreadnought Active Vehicle Control System (AVC) team:

To support our ongoing need to recruit the best engineering talent, BAE Systems Submarines is delighted to shortly be opening a brand-new office in Coventry. BAE Systems Submarines is experiencing a period of significant growth and we are now actively recruiting a variety of roles and specialisms to support our ongoing submarines programs which is critical to delivering our national endeavour.

In this role you will have the opportunity not only to work on exciting project, but also to expand your career network by liaising with other business departments and stakeholders.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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: 28th February 2025

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.