Chief Software Engineer (Rochester)

Chief Software Engineer (Rochester)

Rochester Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead software engineering projects and guide teams through the entire development lifecycle.
  • Company: Join BAE Systems, a leader in innovative aerospace and defence solutions.
  • Benefits: Enjoy tailored rewards, financial support, and a balanced lifestyle.
  • Other info: Be part of an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on advanced aircraft technology while developing your career.
  • Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in software development and coaching.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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. This role provides discipline expertise across the full Engineering lifecycle, supporting product realisation for the entire Rochester portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Systems and Software Engineering, the role guides technical direction, strengthens engineering practices, and ensures robust software delivery from concept through production.

The role offers proactive coaching to engineers at all levels, supporting software execution planning, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis. It also contributes to developing technical strategies, improving delivery effectiveness, and ensuring engineering teams are equipped to meet programme demands.

You will be supporting the execution of development programmes by providing proactive coaching and promoting sound engineering practices with consideration of cost/schedule impacts. You will be contributing to the application and evolution of Rochester Engineering with other Chief Functional Engineers within the group. You will champion the adoption of site wide Engineering change programmes such as Model Based Engineering and Digital Transformation.

You will have deep technical understanding of Software and the Software Development Lifecycle. You will have evidence of coaching Engineers in their career journeys. You will have understanding of DO-178 and its applicability to the software development lifecycle at various Design Assurance Levels (DALs). You will have a Degree or equivalent in an engineering related discipline.

This is an extremely exciting and challenging role and will present the opportunity to design products for the world’s most advanced commercial and military fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.

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. 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.

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Contact Details:

BAE Critical Skills Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Chief Software Engineer (Rochester)

Software Development Lifecycle
Technical Direction
Coaching and Mentoring
Troubleshooting
Root-Cause Analysis
Model Based Engineering
Digital Transformation