Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer (Contract) - Naval RadarBAE Systems (Defence Solutions) Cowes, Isle of Wight 6 months Inside IR35BAE Systems (Defence Solutions) is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance and enhancement of advanced naval radar systems in service with the Royal Navy. Based full-time onsite in Cowes, you''ll provide technical leadership across the software lifecycle, working within a large, established engineering environment.Key detailsLocation: Cowes, Isle of Wight (full-time onsite)Contract length: 6 months initiallyIR35: Inside IR35Rate: 54.57/hour PAYE or 73.68 UmbrellaClearance/constraints: BPSS + full SC required to start, UK Eyes Only, subject to ITARWhat you''ll be doingDesigning and developing software sub-system solutions for naval radar productsProviding technical expertise across requirements, design, implementation, test and verificationDeriving and maintaining software requirements from system requirements/baselinesProducing and maintaining software designs using high-level methodologies (UML essential)Leading/participating in peer reviews, technical reviews, verification and approval of designsSupporting the replacement of obsolete hardware/software to maintain and enhance radar capabilityActing as a technical lead at sub-system level across multiple projects and productsMaintaining software to address defects and implement new functionalitySupporting estimates and contributing to team ..... full job details .....