Senior Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. BAE Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Warton - Onsite
Salary: £51,772 per annum, dependent on skills and experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
This role provides a great deal of variety and opportunities through the full aircraft development lifecycle and support, with stakeholders across our business.
MaTE and related products such as the DTVR are delivered internally throughout Avionics and General Systems but are also delivered to external RAF/Export customers. Post-delivery these facilities require back-office engineering support at Warton and infrequently off-site locations.
Core duties:
- Development, testing and release of aircraft software simulations and software testing tools
- Development, integration, test and release of MaTE related products, such as DTVR
- Development, integration, test and release of the MaTE Software
- 2nd line support - fault investigation resulting from complexMaTE / DTVR Users queries
- Review and analysisof suitable toolsets and methodologies
- Configuration and Version Control
- Managingbudgets and schedules
Essential Skills:
- A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience
- Extensive programming experience and will ideally have experience developing simulations and/or aircraft software, with experience of test tools
- Experience of software development activities using languages such as C#, C++ or Ada
- The ability to manageworkload across multiple programmes and balancing priorities and pro-activelyresolve issues impacting programmes, escalating any issues for resolution by exception
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle and associated standards
Rig & Synthetic Environments Team:
The job holder will be part of an engineering team responsible for the development, integration and testing of a through life testing platform. The Modelling and Test Environment (MaTE) Software is developed in partnership with our Eurofighter Partner Companies (EPCs); and the development, integration, testing & support of Desktop Virtual Rigs (DTVR), which is based on the MaTE software.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidenceand be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strongsense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmustas a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmusttypically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 30th October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.