Solution Developer at BAE Systems

Filton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tactical Radios, TCP/IP Networking, MANET, Tactical Data Link, Link 16, Variable Message Format, JIRA, Confluence, Systems Integration, Communication Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Debugging

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Solution Developer Location: Filton – On site Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience 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. Core Duties: Integrating hardware and software components into tactical military communication systems Supporting the Solution Architect in creating the system architecture and lower-level system and sub-system designs Develop and integrate communication systems against designs Perform unit testing and debugging in support of verification and validation Support the Solution Tester in defining appropriate Tests Collaborating with wider project and engineering stakeholders to realise requirements into solutions Engage with the customer’s TDL SME to ensure coherence is achieved across the user base Support the customer’s TDL SME at Testing events, Acceptance events and Demonstrations Essential Skills: You will have experience working tactical radios (HF, VHF, UHF, MESH, MANET), primarily in a dismounted setting You will have experience in the application of TCP/IP Networking fundamentals to support MANET-focussed communication plans You will be able to provide Tactical Data Link (Link 16 and Variable Message Format) expertise to the Solution Authority to enable operational coordination of DACAS and Indirect Ground Fires You will be able to support to the planning, management and delivery of work packages using tools such as JIRA and Confluence You will have hands-on deployment and trouble shooting skills, ideally in a field environment The team: Due to increased demand, we are now looking to expand our engineering team based in Filton. As a Solution Developer, you will provide the core engineering resource within a lab-based integration environment, bringing a technical background in systems integration, communication systems engineering and networking. To further compliment the team's outputs, we are particularly keen to speak to engineers with Tactical Data Link experience. All roles are suited to ex-military, or those with experience of working within a military environment. 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: 25th June 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. #LI-RB1 #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

Integrate hardware and software components into tactical military communication systems and support the creation of system architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders and customers to realize requirements and support testing and acceptance events.