Specialist Software Engineer

BAE Systems ,
Preston, Lancashire

Overview

As a Specialist Software Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Systems Competency Centre (ESCC) Application Development team you will be working on developing software, technical aspects and the through life support of Engineering software Your skills and qualifications as a Specialist Software Engineer: Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, maths, physics or IT Experience within Software Development Knowledge and experience of programming in at least one of C++, Java, Fortran Working experience in technical and engineering fields What we're looking for in you: You will be passionate about writing code and understand that being a professional Software Engineer is about so much more than writing code. Technology agnostic (we actively use or support many environments including Unix/Linux, Window, Fortran, C, C++, the latest Java technologies, C#, Oracle, Nastran). You will be proactive and willing to learn. Location: Warton Salary: £43,268 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. 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. BAE Systems Air If you'd like to make a real difference where it counts, BAE Systems is the place for you. From keeping soldiers, sailors and pilots safe to helping countries prosper, from developing the next generation of supersonic aircraft to investing in the next generation of super-smart talent - at BAE Systems, we work together to give our customers an essential edge in protecting the things that really matter. Lives, livelihoods, ways of life. As part of our Air team, you could be working at the edge of what is technologically possible, shaping the future to ensure our customers are ready to face challenges we cannot even imagine today. You could be developing and evolving the technologies that will defend the UK for generations to come and supporting our customers around the globe. Join us and you'll be encouraged and rewarded to excel in this important work. Apply your talent where it counts. We recognise that an inclusive and diverse workplace - where all employees feel respected, valued and able to achieve their full potential - is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, it's good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. 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.