Electronic Systems

We serve and protect those who serve and protect us. Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive Electronic Systems Business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent. At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.

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Our Electronic Systems Business

The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of. You'll have the opportunity to work from concept to completion, giving you real ownership of projects. Whatever you do, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to people's lives.

Entry Level Software Engineer

Would you like to work for one of the world's largest and innovative defence companies? We currently have a vacancy for an Entry Level Software Engineer at our site in Rochester.

As an Entry Level Software Engineer, you will be working as part of a team of highly experienced, passionate and innovative engineers creating world-leading, safety critical airborne control systems. This is an exciting entry level position that will provide you with a challenging role whilst allowing you to develop your skills, learning from the experienced engineers around you.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to design products for the world's most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.

Your main responsibilities will involve:

• Developing embedded software, peripheral drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces and associated supporting documentation
• Requirements analysis and definition, Software Architecture/Design, Modelling and Simulation, Systems/Software Integration, Verification and Validation, Safety Critical Development techniques
• Generating requirements from customers and successfully managing and delivering customer requirements
• Designing, implementing and integrating this technology

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, maths) environment
• Excellent software engineering skills, with a solid foundation in one of the following, C/C++/C#/Ada
• Knowledge and understanding of the software lifecycle
• Practical experience of developing embedded software (e.g. for bare metal or embedded RTOS platforms)

Desirable:

• UML for software design
• Software modelling tools such as Simulink or SCADE
• Scripting languages such as MATLAB or Python
• Knowledge of Scrum / Agile development
• Working knowledge of Git/Subversion or other configuration management tools
• Understanding of software verification techniques

What we're looking for in you:

You will be able to operate effectively and cooperatively as part of a larger team, demonstrating excellent communication skills. You can reliably plan your own work, understanding budget and schedule constraints, and accurately report progress.

You will have the ability to context switch and prioritise work and challenge others constructively, be proactive in looking for opportunities, and demonstrate a positive attitude supporting team members or projects.

Location: Rochester, Kent UK

Salary: Circa 30k depending on experience

Benefits

Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.