Lead software engineer

Company: BAE Systems
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Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:

Job Title: Location: Portsmouth, Filton– Bristol, Dorchester- 1 day per week on site on average subject tobusiness needs. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible workingarrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options forthis particular role

Salary: Circa £68,500depending on skills and 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 bringyour unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress andprotect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part indelivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace andsecurity solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all ofus.

From the depths of the ocean, to the farreaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systemscould take you.

What you’ll bedoing:

You will serve as a keymember of the Software Team, providing technical Coreduties: Undertake and oversee the design,development, testing and documentation of software solutions usingAgile and Dev Sec Ops best practices. Build Essentialskills: Ability to provide technicalAcademic qualification in a STEMrelated subject, and ability/willingness to become recognised as aChartered Engineer through an appropriate recognised professionalinstitution

TheTeam:

Join a collaborative,team-focused environment that embraces hybrid and cross-siteworking, bringing together diverse You’llbe involved in exciting new projects that contribute directly tothe advancement of Royal Navy systems. The software developed ishighly visible, mission-critical, and designed for deploymentwithin Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitlesspossibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this isa place where you can grow your career with Aplace where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace whereeveryone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity ofbackgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams andis vital to the work we do.

Please be aware thatmany roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and exportClosing Date: 29th September 2026,interviews for this role will take place w/c12th October

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Posted: September 25th, 2026