Software Engineer

Overview:

A vacancy exists for a Software Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering teams, working on one of the major Combat Air Programmes in BAE Systems. Software Engineers are involved in a range of activities, which are described generically below, the role includes one of more of them;

• Development and reading of requirements in UML
• Co-ordination of design solutions and interfaces across multiple mission systems equipment
• Knowledge of programming in various languages such as C#, C/C++, Java, ADA, Visual Basic and Unity.
• Requirements traceability using DOORS & Statemate.
• Unit testing with the use of AdaTEST/Vectorcast.
• E-ICD tool for review of ICD (Interface Control Document) baselines .
• SW/SW integration testing with the use of a Model and Test Environment
• HW/SW integration testing with the use of Hardware Integration Environment
• Script development using Perl\DCL\SQL (Oracle).
• Analysis of SPRs (Software Problem Reports) and implementation and testing of fixes as necessary.

Additionally, we are specifically looking for engineers with experience using one or more of the following

• Solaris and/or Linux
• Microfocus (Serena) Dimensions.
• Hardware software integration in a real time embedded environment.
• DO-178, Multi Core Processors and other industry standards.
• Toolset and process development specialists.
• Knowledge/experience of Windows Presentation Framework (WPF) and 'Model-View-ViewModel' (MVVM) design pattern.
• Knowledge/experience of CIGI
• Knowledge/experience of Pitch HLA

Key Deliverables:

The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Working within an aircraft Mission Systems team to discharge software engineering activities across the various work packages/projects, in line with the appropriate programme.
• Develop internal schedules and planning activities.
• Manage own workload to ensure task delivery to agreed programme, planned cost & to a high quality.
• Build & develop strong working relationships with other team members & external stakeholders.
• Attending and supporting internal and external engineering related reviews as required.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Skills / Experience:

Essential:

• Degree, HND or equivalent and approximately 3-5 years' experience in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Work with minimal supervision, be pro-active, diligent, and have strong team-working & communications skills and be committed to a delivery culture
• Problem solving skills and a Proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience of working in a collaborative environment with internal and external stakeholders
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Competent in one or more of the following software toolsets and languages; Ada, C, Statemate, DOORS, Vectorcast, Perl, SQL, DCL,

Desirable:

• Experience/knowledge of engineering processes & standards
• Knowledge of the Software Lifecycle and typical aircraft development lifecycle