Principal Engineer - Software (Configuration Management)
Posted 4 hours 57 minutes ago by BAE Systems
Permanent
Not Specified
I.T. & Communications Jobs
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job title: Principal Engineer - Configuration and Release Controller
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role
Salary: Competitive
What you'll be doing:
Supporting the production of the configuration management plan
Support the design and maintenance of configuration management and release processes
Discharging configuration management activities in accordance with the plan
Identification, production, release and delivery of software products to both internal and external customers
Support the definition, implementation and maintenance of stakeholder configuration management requirements
Support configuration audit activities (i.e. FCA/PCA)
Coaching of the configuration management team
Interfacing with the platform configuration management team to ensure that platform configurations are accurately maintained
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science)
Relevant Configuration Management standards (i.e. IEEE-828, ISO-TR-19759)
Practical knowledge of the implementation of configuration and release management
Configuration Management toolsets (i.e. Micro focus Dimensions)
Release Management
Desirable:
Registered as CEng (or can demonstrate eligibility and commitment to register for CEng within 12 months of appointment)
Systems and Engineering Lifecycle models (i.e. V or Waterfall)
Configuration Auditing
Process design and development
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Configuration Management Team:
In this team, you will be part of a new capability within the business. This means that you will be involved in significantly influencing the direction the team takes. You will be involved in defining, establishing, approving, and maintaining the configuration and release management processes for products and supporting artefacts for the Dreadnought program with the support of a team of engineers.
This role also provides opportunities, which include maintaining continuous professional development and supported learning. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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 November 2024
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.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role
Salary: Competitive
What you'll be doing:
Supporting the production of the configuration management plan
Support the design and maintenance of configuration management and release processes
Discharging configuration management activities in accordance with the plan
Identification, production, release and delivery of software products to both internal and external customers
Support the definition, implementation and maintenance of stakeholder configuration management requirements
Support configuration audit activities (i.e. FCA/PCA)
Coaching of the configuration management team
Interfacing with the platform configuration management team to ensure that platform configurations are accurately maintained
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/ Physics/ Maths/ Science)
Relevant Configuration Management standards (i.e. IEEE-828, ISO-TR-19759)
Practical knowledge of the implementation of configuration and release management
Configuration Management toolsets (i.e. Micro focus Dimensions)
Release Management
Desirable:
Registered as CEng (or can demonstrate eligibility and commitment to register for CEng within 12 months of appointment)
Systems and Engineering Lifecycle models (i.e. V or Waterfall)
Configuration Auditing
Process design and development
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Configuration Management Team:
In this team, you will be part of a new capability within the business. This means that you will be involved in significantly influencing the direction the team takes. You will be involved in defining, establishing, approving, and maintaining the configuration and release management processes for products and supporting artefacts for the Dreadnought program with the support of a team of engineers.
This role also provides opportunities, which include maintaining continuous professional development and supported learning. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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 November 2024
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.