Senior Software Test Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Test Engineer

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes – Full time onsite

Salary: Up to £66,300 (dependent on skills and experience) Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

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:

As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality software within BAE Systems Maritime Services. Working under limited technical supervision, you will design and develop robust test solutions, resolving complex engineering issues across multiple products. You will lead automated and manual testing to assure functional compliance. Central to the role is owning the analysis of large and complex data sets to verify system and sub‑system functionality against requirements. You will also manage full software Verification and Validation activities for functional proving builds.

Core Duties:

Use a software design to produce a software test solution

Test a software solution to prove that it meets its design aims and requirements via analysis of data gathered during testing

Assist in the creation of software estimates for testing of a software sub-system

Manage the production of release notes and product certification for all identified builds

Manage the production and maintenance of the Software Test Plan (STP)

Manage the production and maintenance of the Software Test Descriptions (STDs) necessary to perform the Verification & Validation activities

Manage the generation of the Software Test Reports (STRs)

Participate in the production and maintenance of any Component Test Plans

Manage the production and maintenance of the VCRI and using the VCRI to assist proving that the software satisfies the requirements.

Essential Skills:

Have considerable experience of using at least one high level programming language

Have considerable experience in data analysis using tools like Matlab or Python

Have experience of all aspects of a software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)

Have good knowledge of appropriate software standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEE 12207)

Have a comprehensive understanding of configuration management and experience of a configuration management tool

Be a BEng/BSc in Computer Science or other relevant Engineering or Numerate subject (technology, engineering or science related discipline)

Be a CEng or equivalent level of capability, or working towards CEng status

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 Future Radar Team:

Join us in shaping the Future of Radar Technology. Building on our heritage of cutting‑edge, world‑leading radar products, we are rapidly evolving our portfolio to enhance existing capabilities while pioneering brand new systems designed to counter emerging and future threats across the battlespace. Through close collaboration with our customers and sustained investment in exceptional talent, we are committed to remaining at the forefront of defence innovation and defining the next generation of radar solutions for Future Air Dominance

Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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 4th May 2026

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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