IT & Software

Senior Technologist (Software)

BAE Systems

Rochester · Kent · United Kingdom

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Overview

In this role you will help define the next generation of avionics and maritime systems by exploring new technologies and building functional prototypes. You’ll work within the Innovation & Growth team to shape future product capabilities and present technical findings to stakeholders. Expect to tackle complex problems, run experiments, and deliver practical demonstrations that have real impact. This is a hands-on, fast-paced opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defense tech in a collaborative setting.

Pay / Benefits
  • flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • office presence to support collaboration
  • rewards tailored to personal and family needs
  • support for financial and personal wellbeing
  • balanced lifestyle
  • inclusive workplace
Responsibilities
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies for future products
  • Design and develop software prototypes, demonstrators, and proof-of-concept solutions
  • Create simulation and visualization environments using Unity, C#, Python, and C++
  • Explore Generative AI, LLMs, and intelligent agent technologies
  • Integrate software with hardware, sensors, and external systems
  • Support technology studies, customer demos, and future product concepts
  • Present ideas, technical findings, and demonstrations to stakeholders
Key requirements
  • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Commercial software development experience in defence/aerospace/maritime/industrial/automotive/gaming/simulation or other complex environments
  • Experience developing applications, simulations, or visualization environments using Unity
  • Ability to rapidly develop prototypes while applying sound engineering principles
  • Excellent communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent communication
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Unity
  • C#
  • Python

Reference: WJ-747_31240943 · Posted 06 Nov 2026, 09:40 PM

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