Responsibilities
* Lead software engineering delivery for complex, safety-critical defence systems, owning outcomes from planning through to integration and acceptance
* Combine hands‑on technical leadership with team leadership, ensuring high‑quality software is delivered predictably against project milestones
* Shape how work is delivered, grow and support engineers, and provide clear technical oversight across work packages
* Collaborate closely with project management, systems engineering and adjacent teams to influence priorities, manage dependencies, and drive successful delivery of mission‑critical capability
* Own the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of software work packages, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risks, and technical dependencies
* Build, sustain and evolve software teams with the right blend of skills and experience, ensuring capability and capacity align with delivery needs
* Maintain clear delivery oversight, including progress tracking and financial assurance, to support accurate and predictable reporting
Technologies
* Support
* Python
* Security
* Network
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading and developing software engineering teams delivering complex or safety‑critical systems
* Demonstrated ability to plan, assign and deliver work packages while balancing technical quality, schedule and cost
* Practical experience across multiple stages of the software lifecycle, such as requirements, design, implementation, integration and verification
* Working knowledge of relevant engineering tools (e.g. DOORS, Siemens Polarion, CAMEO) and programming in C/C++ and/or Assembler, with scripting in Python
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics
Benefits
Join BAE Systems and be part of something bigger. As a member of our collaborative software engineering team in Rochester, you’ll deliver safety‑critical defence systems while enjoying structured learning and development opportunities. We believe in a supportive and inclusive culture where your contributions are recognized, and you can grow your career with confidence. With a focus on lifelong learning and a balanced lifestyle, we strive to provide you with meaningful work that makes a difference. Please note, roles may require security and export control checks.
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