Software Engineering Manager

Descripción del puesto:

Job Title: Engineering Manager - Software
Location: New Malden, hybrid- 3 days per week on site
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 £74,000 dependent on skills and experience
Job Description:
As an Engineering Manager for SMCS (Submarine Command System) you will play a pivotal leadership role across multidisciplined SMCS project teams, shaping technical direction and delivering complex platform systems for the fleet of UK Submarines. You will oversee the development of design solutions aligned to time, cost and quality targets, ensuring engineering activities are effectively governed and coordinated, meeting system performance, contractual requirements and applicable standards/regulations.
Core duties:
* Provide guidance to the software team for the requirements, design, implementation, testing and verification of the SMCS Software system.
* Ensure the interaction with the project customers or other stakeholders to establish operational scenarios/concepts, elicit and capture business requirements for subsequent elaboration and development.
* Define, establish and monitor the execution of software engineering activities for a project. This will mean ensuring that project deliverables are delivered, in agreed timescales and costs to meet all contractual requirements in line with applicable standards/regulations (including safety, security and quality).
* Collaborate with the Engineering teams to report progress, plan, and estimate work
Essential Skills:
* An Engineer with varied Software engineering knowledge, having demonstrated their ability across several Software development projects to design and deliver robust solutions
* Background in System development and/or delivery, preferably in a large, multi-layered project environment
* Demonstratable experience with supporting engineering activities, utilising appropriate methodologies, processes, procedures and best practices, and reporting on costs for a project or large team.
* Degree qualified in a relevant STEM subject, or equivalent working experience
The Submarine Command System (SMCS) Team:
The SMCS team sits at the heart of the Submarine Command System (SMCS) projects/programmes providing situation awareness (via Tactical Picture Compilation) and Weapons Management capability for all submarines in the Royal Navy flotilla. .
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: 7th 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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