SME/Software Team Leader

SME/Software Team Leader

Location: Prestwick - OnsiteSalary: £55,498+ depending on skills and experienceThe Typhoon Displays and Controls Software TeamWould you like to write software for the UK’s frontline Eurofighter Typhoon? We currently have a number of vacancies for Software SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) Software Team Leaders at our site in Prestwick.In this role you will be working on world beating aircraft products, creating cutting edge software for our hardware systems and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Working closely with systems and test engineers, you will enable the development of complex real-world systems that have to perform perfectly every time, as they will be used in real world combat.

What you’ll be doing

Completion of allocated software requirements, detailed design and implementation.

Testing of completed functionality, both at desktop and target hardware level.

Generation of software level safety requirements and hazard analysis, supporting system certification.

Accurately reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership.

Supporting System Test and Integration Activities.

Production of appropriate technical documentation, documenting traceability between design, code and test results.

Participation in peer reviews of own and others’ work products.

Robust configuration of completed work.

Management of a team of software engineers, supporting and promoting professional development.

Helping to define software development strategy within the wider team, discharging workload to ensure delivery to programme, quality and cost.

Essential

A demonstrated STEM degree in a relevant subject e.g. Software Engineering.

Expert knowledge of the software engineering lifecycle with a solid foundation in one of Ada/C/C++/C#.

Practical experience of developing embedded software.

Experience of delivering complex software integration programmes and products to schedule and cost.

Experience of managing a team is essential.

One or more of the following key skills: hardware-software integration in a real time embedded environment; DO-178, Multi Core Processors and other industry standards; toolset and process specialists; experienced software team leaders with experience of delivering change programmes; experience in HMI design and graphics software (e.g. VAPS).

Desirable

Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge.

Use of Jira to manage software tasks or any other task management system.

General Military aircraft domain knowledge and interest.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Typhoon Displays and Controls Software Team

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 11th September, 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologySoftware Development

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