Solution Developer

About BAE Systems

Join BAE Systems and be part of a global team pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. You'll be trusted to deliver advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions, shaping a safer future.

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

• Experience working with tactical radios (HF, VHF, UHF, MESH, MANET), primarily in a dismounted setting.
• Experience in the application of TCP/IP Networking fundamentals to support MANET-focussed communication plans.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to support the planning, management and delivery of work packages using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Hands-on deployment and trouble shooting skills, ideally in a field environment.

The Team

Due to increased demand, we are expanding our engineering team based in Filton. As a Solution Developer, you will provide core engineering resource within a lab-based integration environment, bringing a technical background in systems integration, communication systems engineering, and networking. 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?

Build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy tailored rewards, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. Our supportive culture embraces sustainable ways of working and a strong sense of shared purpose, where you can thrive and be proud of the difference you make.

Inclusivity

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Security & Export Control

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any previous nationalities held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants typically must have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, depending on the vetting level required.