Job Description

Job Title: Software Systems Architect

Location: Barrow-in-Furness - Weapon Systems UK business unit - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: \xc2\xa355,000+ depending on experience

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing:

\xc2\xb7 As a Software Systems Architect, you will be contributing to the further development of future products whilst helping to maintain the UK\xe2\x80\x99s frontline capability

\xc2\xb7 Your duties will include developing the system architecture for complex, software-intensive systems, designing embedded systems (hardware/software), performing requirements/functional analysis and system modelling

\xc2\xb7 This unique role spans both software and systems engineering disciplines, providing you with a chance to design exciting new products in a fast paced highly skilled team

\xc2\xb7 You will deliver business critical projects whilst maintaining high standards of innovation and creativity

Your skills and experiences:

\xc2\xb7 Degree in a STEM subject or relevant experience

\xc2\xb7 Broad technical background with a focus on embedded/electronic systems

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of microprocessor/microcontroller architectures (ARM, TI) and communications protocols (CAN, BT, USB, I2C, SPI, RS232/RS422, WiFi)

\xc2\xb7 Experience with embedded RTOS or Bare Metal operating systems

\xc2\xb7 Systems Engineering experience, such as modelling, simulation and requirements analysis

Benefits:

You\xe2\x80\x99ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts \xe2\x80\x93 you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Weapon Systems Engineering team:

As part of the Weapon Systems Engineering team, you will be working on new and / or existing Products (i.e. M777 towed howitzer, 4.5\xe2\x80\x9d MK.8 MOD 1 Naval Gun, AS90 Self Propelled Howitzer & 105 Light Gun), through all stages: from the initial concept; design and development; testing of one or more prototypes; through to final manufacture and implementation of a new product or sub-system.

You will have the opportunity to work within a role where no two days are the same, as well as the chance for excellent career progression opportunities within the team, as well as the wider business. You will gain exposure to all stages of the product lifecycle, whilst working across complex and interesting programmes.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be able to make a real difference. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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:

20th Sep 2023

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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