Job title: Senior Software Simulation EngineerLocation: Bristol (Filton) / Hybrid / Possibly Part-Time – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: £44,000 – £49,000 (Commensurate with skills and experience)What you’ll be doing:· Development of software used to run the Typhoon Active Cockpit simulator· Ownership of requirements, design and implementation, system integration and test, within schedule and estimates· Reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership· Production of appropriate technical documentation· Design of technical solutions, integrating COTS hardware and software· Working with customers to support delivered systems and resolve issues· Technical Management of tasks· Development/Refinement of development processes· Developing new work opportunities for the department and wider Test & Evaluation· Developing System Architectures to meet emerging IT & IT Security requirements· Planning and Estimating development activitiesYour skills and experiences:Essential:· Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Maths or Physics· Programming knowledge and experience in C/C++· Experience of configuration control toolsDesirable:· Knowledge and experience of Linux· Experience in Task Leading duties, including QMS documentation· Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge· Use of Jira to manage software tasks· Knowledge of Simulation Interoperability (HLA/DIS/Link16) and associated standardsBenefits:You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Typhoon Simulation Team:An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen within the Typhoon Simulation Team as a Specialist Simulator Engineer. You will be joining the Modelling & Simulation (M&S) discipline within BAE Systems Air, which as a whole supports development of our platforms across the entire product lifecycle – from concept analysis through to Test & Evaluation (T&E) and Training.As a Specialist Typhoon Simulator Engineer, you will be working closely with engineers from the Typhoon project to explore future cockpit and avionics designs on Typhoon. The role will provide opportunities ranging from advanced software development, through to trial preparation, execution, and analysis. Some team members specialise, whilst others enjoy the variety and broad experience on offer within the Simulation department.You will be a self-starter, confident and keen to lead and manage a team in a fast-paced working environment with excellent communication skills and the ability to act independently as required. Someone who takes ownership and enjoys a challenge with the ability to present and interface with internal and external customers to understand requirements and changing priorities.There will be opportunities for career progression, which is actively encourage within the team and the wider business.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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.”Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.Closing Date: 9th April 2024We 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.#LI-KI1
