Software Engineer - Shared Infrastructure

Location: New Malden – Enjoy a variety of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role!

Salary: Up to £58,000, based on your skills and experience.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the software used throughout the Royal Navy fleet. Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing fixes and functionality updates for software products based on project priorities.
• Conducting complex technical analyses and investigations, evaluating options, and preparing reports with recommendations to enhance engineering capabilities.
• Designing and developing solutions that meet specifications and quality standards, ensuring all designs are appraised to maintain excellence.
• Addressing operational challenges and developing solutions, whether individually or as part of a project team.
• Participating in the integration and testing of software products on local target rigs.
• Undertaking design, development, integration, and testing of assigned software products under the guidance of the Software Engineering team leaders.

Essentials:

• Ability to thrive in a large, complex multi-project environment.
• Significant experience as a Software Engineer, particularly in development and testing using C#.
• Experience in several of the following areas:
  1. WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
  2. Powershell
  3. Unit, regression, and system testing
• Proficient in documenting low-level designs and rationale solutions.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with Agile development processes.

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits. This includes a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive!

In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing and maintaining products that are vital for the Royal Navy fleet. You will actively engage in internal and customer testing, evaluate new technologies, and contribute to keeping our product portfolio competitive. With opportunities for recognized qualifications and career growth, this is an amazing chance to be part of work that truly matters!

At BAE Systems, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

28th November 2025 - Interviews will take place during the week of 8th December.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!

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