Electrical Engineering SME – Software Developer

What you’ll be doing:

• Requirements gathering and solution design
• Solution development, unit testing, code review, peer testing, performance testing
• Writing and assembling process, technical and user documentation, release notes etc
• Co-ordinating and performing release activities
• Ensuring adherence to development lifecycle, coding and quality standards
• As Electrical Data Manager, audit Electrical Project Data to ensure that the integrity of Logical System based Data, Physical System based Data and Loom Data is maintained and that Customer Data is correctly extracted from the Master Engineering Database
• As Electrical IT Capability Lead, keep abreast of innovations in Electrical Capability and new regulations
• Work with Business Heads, Electrical Subject Matter Experts, Customer Air Forces, Eurofighter Partner Companies and IT Suppliers to maximise Electrical Capability into the business

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Electrical engineering domain knowledge covering electrical engineering, design, planning, Manufacturing, testing, maintenance, upgrades and repairs
• Agile object-oriented web application and standalone application development
• Knowledge of Java EE, Oracle SQL
• Ability to work collaboratively in customer-facing roles, manage stakeholders effectively, and demonstrate technical fluency

Desirable:

• Knowledge of XML, Hibernate, Oracle Fusion Middleware (WebLogic), Apache, Tomcat (Tom-EE), Oracle ADF is desirable
• Windows and Linux Shell scripting

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Engineering Systems Competency Centre (ESCC) – Electrical Development:

As an Electrics Specialist Software Development Engineer, you will be professionally responsible for all technical activities involved in the development, integration and through-life support of engineering software tools to budget, schedule and to the appropriate quality level to enable the ESCC customers to achieve their business goals

The ESCC team play a key role in developing bespoke software applications tailored to support all aircraft platforms, ensuring compatibility with any aircraft type. They create and maintain electronic software utilised by over 600 users, providing robust customer support across regions such as Qatar, Oman, and KSA. In this customer-facing role, engineers work closely with clients to understand new requirements, translating them into effective software solutions that meet operational needs

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.