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Senior/Principal Software Engineer

BAE SystemsSittingbourne, Kent🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 18 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£65k/yr
Seniority
Leader
Work mode
On Site
Location
Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom
Posted
4 days ago
Embedded SystemsC++

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer | On-site | Up to £65,000 per annum

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

  • Lead the design and delivery of embedded software for complex, safety-critical systems.
  • Develop drivers, protocols, and human-machine interfaces with certification artifacts.
  • Define system and software architectures, and solve complex engineering challenges.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and influence best practices.
  • Engage with customers to shape strategy and drive innovation.
  • Work across the full software lifecycle, including integration, verification, and validation.

What You'll Need

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in a Scientific/Engineering discipline.
  • Significant experience in C/C++ software engineering.
  • Extensive experience in Software Architecture Design using UML or similar model-based techniques.
  • Experience with modeling tools such as CAMEO, EA, Rhapsody, or Integrity Modeler.
  • Experience with real-time embedded systems and interfacing software with hardware.
  • Experience with development standards like DO-178B/C.

What's On Offer

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology for advanced aircraft.
  • Exposure to customers and end-users in a challenging and exciting role.
  • A supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply via Haystack today!

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