Software Architect

Location: Hawthorn, Corsham – Majority of the role can be remote.

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Software Architect at our Hawthorn, Corsham site.

The role involves overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, including design, planning, execution, and assuring suitability of the SkyNet 6 New Management System (NMS), in accordance with the project delivery lifecycle. The system provides the management platform to operate satellites for Britain’s global communication for Government services.

Working closely alongside the Lead Systems Test Engineer, Lead Test Engineer, Quality Assurance Team, and the Project Manager, the suitable Software Architect will deliver software systems to tight timescales across multiple phases of the project. The Software Architect will manage a team of Software Engineering resources to help deliver each work package on time.

Responsibilities Include:

• Mobilising and maintaining software development teams to deliver against the requirements of successful bid opportunities.
• Working closely with Lead Systems and Software Engineers to develop the solution.
• Collaborating with the Lead Test Engineer to verify that the system meets the specification.
• Ensuring our solution meets or exceeds the criteria specified by our customer in conjunction with the Quality Team.
• Acting as Product owner for software delivered into in‑service environments.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Hawthorn, Corsham. Majority of the role can be remote.

Essential experience of the Lead Software Engineer:

• Hands‑on experience with C and C++.
• Experience leading a large Software Team.

Qualifications for the Lead Software Engineer:

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What We Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International has helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world for over a century. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 26/09/2025