Software Team Leader

Job Title: Software Team Leader

Location: Rochester – Onsite

Salary: Up to £65,000 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:

This role leads the delivery of software engineering work packages, ensuring outputs meet project milestones, quality standards, and delivery commitments. The position is responsible for managing budgets, costs and schedule while maintaining clear oversight of progress and reporting through the project management hierarchy. The role involves leading and supporting engineers, ensuring the correct skills and resources are in place while promoting team well-being and professional development. Working closely with project managers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to help align technical delivery with project priorities. Alongside delivery responsibilities, you will contribute to strategic planning and help identify and coordinate dependencies across teams to keep work progressing and support successful delivery outcomes.

Core duties:

• You will have proven experience leading and managing a software engineering team in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as real time displays or safety related systems
• You will have proven experience in assigning work packages and leading teams to balance quality, schedule and budget
• You will have proven experience in more than one aspect of the software engineering lifecycle e.g. requirements management, design, modelling or simulation, integration and verification
• You will have familiarity with software engineering tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, and CAMEO and programming in ‘C’ and/or Assembler and scripting using Python
• You will have degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics)

The Software Team:

The software team is part of a growing engineering capability on site, supporting a range of complex projects. Engineers collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and systems teams to design, develop, integrate, and verify software that supports mission critical products. As the business grows, additional team leaders are required to support engineers and strengthen delivery.

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: 31st March 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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