Specialist Development Software Engineer

Job Title: Specialist Development Software Engineer

Location: Warton, 3 days per week on site

Salary: £59,491+ (DOE)

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:

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, testing, debugging and maintaining a suite of software applications that support our engineering projects and processes. You will work closely with senior software engineers, project managers and technical experts to deliver high quality software solutions that meet their needs and expectations.

Core duties:

• Collaborating with expert end users to proactively solve issues with complex bespoke engineering software
• Implementing fixes in compiled languages on Linux and Windows, maintaining the build-chain and managing releases
• Writing clean, efficient and well-documented code and participating in code reviews
• Responsive and empathetic communications with a wide range of stakeholders ensuring frequent progress updates
• Maintaining bespoke legacy software across platform upgrades and library obsolescence

Essential Skills:

• A degree in a STEM subject with mathematical knowledge
• Extensive experience with compiled and linked languages (e.g. C, Fortran) on Linux, including supporting toolsets such as make and git
• Knowledge of software engineering principles, methodologies and best practices
• Experience identifying, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues within software delivery environments

The Engineering Systems Competency Centre (ESCC) Technical Computing team:

As part of the Engineering Systems Competency Centre (ESCC) Technical Computing team, you will work closely with our experienced team of developers and engineers to maintain and develop high-quality engineering software applications. The key focus of this role is 3rd line support of C and Fortran applications including testing, debugging, developing enhancements, documentation and release.

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: 4th June 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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