V06645 - Software Engineer (SI Common Console)

Company: BAE Systems
Location: New Malden, with occasional visits to Broad Oak
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £39.71 per hour PAYE or £53.51 via umbrella, Inside IR35
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite per week
Security: UK Eyes Only – BPSS and SC in progress

The Opportunity
BAE Systems is seeking two Software Engineers to support the development, maintenance and testing of its Shared Infrastructure (SI) Common Console solution, used across naval ship platforms.
You will investigate technical issues, develop fixes and functionality updates, and support integration and acceptance testing across multiple systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complex technical and software issues.
• Develop and maintain SI Console components.
• Support requirements, design, implementation, integration and testing.
• Participate in formal acceptance testing using local target rigs.
• Evaluate technical solutions and COTS products.
• Work with technical teams and suppliers to improve system performance.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong software engineering background.
• Experience with formal testing and technical investigations.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Good practical experience with VMware.
• Ability to work within complex, multi-project environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable technologies: VMware Horizon, thin clients, Blast, Group Policy, Active Directory, PowerShell, vGPU, VNC, RDP and RemoteApp.

A degree in technology, engineering or a related scientific discipline is desirable.

Why Join BAE Systems?
Join a collaborative engineering team working on advanced naval defence systems, with opportunities to contribute to technical innovation and complex projects.

Please note: Applicants must meet UK Eyes Only eligibility requirements and the relevant security vetting criteria.