Software Engineer

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to join its Integrated Defence & Autonomous Systems (IDS) team. The role offers flexible location options across Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide or Canberra and supports hybrid working arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop software for real‑time operating environments that control autonomous vehicles.
• Implement software enhancements following established coding standards and best practices.
• Plan, execute and support software testing and integration activities, including automated test script creation.
• Produce test reports and maintain engineering documentation for software releases.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders and cross‑functional project teams.
• Participate in technical and peer code reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
• Adhere to defined engineering processes, procedures and management plans.
• Provide recommendations to improve development practices and engineering standards.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in technology, engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Hands‑on experience developing software in Linux or Windows environments.

Required skills

• Python
• Linux development environment
• Windows development environment

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including a 9‑day fortnight.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant defence and aerospace projects.