Overview

Job title: Senior Software Test Engineer

Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes - Onsite only

Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Referral Scheme Bonus: £1,000

Grade: GG10

Notes: You should discuss internal opportunities with your line manager to support career development. If you cannot discuss with your line manager, you may contact your HRBP. Please be aware that the recruitment team and your line manager will be contacted regarding your application if you are invited to interview.

What you’ll be doing

• Participate in the production of automated and manual tests to ensure the software functionality and behaviour meet the requirements.
• Engage in the full test life cycle from unit testing to system integration testing on radar hardware (including digits).
• Design and implement analysis of logged test data to determine that the system requirements have been met.
• Work alongside SW engineers to facilitate the creation of Software Functional Proving Builds using code and data components under configuration control.
• Assist in the software Verification & Validation activities for all identified functional builds.
• Use models to prove expected behaviour.
• Participate in the generation of the Software Test Reports (STRs) and Software Test Plans (STP).
• Contribute to the production and maintenance of the VCRI and use the VCRI to assist proving that the software satisfies the requirements.

Your Skills And Experiences

• Hold a Computer Science/Engineering/Numerate degree or be an experienced Practitioner in Software/Hardware testing.
• Experience of all aspects of a software lifecycle and knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile).
• Experience of using at least one high level programming language (Matlab is an advantage).
• Comprehensive understanding of configuration management and experience with a configuration management tool.
• Experience with a high-level design methodology (e.g. UML).

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers share plans, a wide range of flexible benefits including private health plans, shopping discounts, a green car scheme and an annual incentive where eligible.

The Sampson Radar Software team

The Sampson Radar Software team is a 30-personnel group that supports and upgrades capabilities for the Royal Navy. This role will deliver software products to the customer as part of a team delivering enhancements over the next 10 years and support existing products.

You will have opportunities to develop and enhance your skills, with potential progression into more senior positions within a global business.

Working arrangements

We offer flexibility with working hours depending on role and location, including on-site arrangements in Cowes. The Cowes workplace is accessible from Southampton via regular ferry service and BAE shuttle from the ferry terminal.

Why BAE Systems?

You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments during assessments if needed. Some roles may have security and export control restrictions; nationality and residency requirements may apply.

All applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels of vetting may require longer UK residency depending on the role.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 1st October 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.