Senior Software Factory Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Factory Engineer

Location: Various locations across the UK and Scotland

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £58,900 (dependent on skills and experience)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The FTEWA (Force Threat Evaluation & Weapon Assignment) Software Factory Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and ongoing improvements to the Software Factory that is used to develop FTEWA software product. The Software Factory provides a suite of tools to support software development within the Combat Systems Product Realisation Group. As a Senior Software Factory Engineer, you will develop solutions and implement capability to meet the Product Owner ‘s vision

Core duties:

• Contributing to the design and development of software factory components within a defined architecture
• Utilise an Agile/DevSecOps approach for the creation of new and modified code/test modules as part of a wider product solution
• Participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver software factory solution

Essential Skills:

• Academic qualification in a STEM related subject, and ability/willingness to become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineer through an appropriate recognised professional institution
• Knowledge and experience of CI/CD pipelines, build, test and release
• Able to understand technical guidance within a DevSecOps approach to software development and translate this into useful and reusable design and code artefacts

The team:

A collaborative, team-based environment that embraces hybrid and cross-site working, providing opportunities to work with new technologies and innovative ways of working. The team plays a key role in delivering projects that contribute to the ongoing advancement of Royal Navy systems, offering the chance to work on impactful, cutting-edge developments. The software developed is highly visible and mission-critical, with the end goal of being deployed and operated within a Naval Ship environment, giving engineers a unique opportunity to see their work support real-world operational capability.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 2nd October 2026 – Interviews will be held week commencing 12th October

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.

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