OverviewSenior Engineer – Software – SMCS

Location: New Malden - Onsite onlySalary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect exceptional tech professionals with this role.

What You’ll Be Doing

Applying experience to take a lead role in the design, implementation and testing of SMCS system solutions.

Guiding and mentoring other Software Engineers throughout the lifecycle.

Engaging with Submarine Command System customers and end users, as required, to enable development of the SMCS Programme(s) and the evolution of the SMCS product.

EssentialYour skills and experiences:

Experience developing software in large, distributed systems.

Skilled in using high level programming languages.

Desirable

Experience working on real-time systems.

Experience taking lead decisions in a software development role.

A strong understanding of software lifecycle models (e.g. waterfall, Agile, Spiral).

Proven experience using a high-level design methodology (e.g. UML).

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or related STEM subjects and be or become Incorporated or Chartered Engineers. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered.

BenefitsAs well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans and a range of flexible health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. An annual incentive may be available.

The SMCS Software TeamIf you are interested in the defence of the United Kingdom, this role offers the opportunity to lead and implement cutting-edge capabilities for the Royal Navy Submarine fleet. As a Team Lead, you’ll drive multiple software releases that shape development and submarine technology.

Why BAE Systems?This is a place to make a real difference within an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity and merit. If you have a disability or health condition, speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required.

Closing Date:

26 September 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development

London, England, United Kingdom

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