Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Prestwick – Hybrid 3 -4 days a week onsite

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

Salary: £48,098+ Depending 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.

Job Description:

This role involves developing mission-critical software for the frontline Eurofighter Typhoon, working on advanced aircraft systems throughout the full product lifecycle, from design and development through to integration and deployment. You will collaborate closely with systems and test engineers to deliver high-performance, reliable software for complex defence applications where quality and accuracy are essential.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, accountable, and results-focused, with the ability to work independently while adapting to changing business and customer requirements. A flexible approach, willingness to share knowledge, and openness to new technologies and ways of working are key to succeeding in this fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Core duties:

• Design, develop, and test software solutions for safety-critical aerospace systems, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Produce and implement software requirements and technical designs, supporting the full software development lifecycle.
• Conduct functional testing and support system integration, verification, and validation activities, including software-to-hardware integration.
• Adhere to established project processes, quality standards, and software development best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support development, testing, and certification activities.
• Participate in peer reviews, configuration management, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure software quality and compliance.
• Monitor and report progress accurately, providing regular updates and technical feedback to project teams and leadership.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to deliver robust and reliable solutions for complex aerospace applications.

Essential Skills:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong software engineering background with proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, C#, or Ada.
• Practical experience developing embedded software, ideally within complex or safety-critical environments.
• Good understanding of the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and design through to implementation, testing, and integration.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and adapt to changing priorities and evolving requirements.

The Typhoon Software Engineering Team:

Join a team developing cutting-edge software for the Eurofighter Typhoon, one of the world’s most advanced combat aircraft. Working alongside systems, hardware, and test engineers, you’ll contribute to the full software lifecycle, from design and development through to integration and deployment. This is an opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence directly support real-world operational capability.

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: 6th July 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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