Software Engineer
Job Location: Melbourne Central Office
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
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. The job location is flexible, it can be Melbourne or Sydney based. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Role Description
We have an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our growing IDS Integrated Defence & Autonomous Systems team, based in either Melbourne or Sydney. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high‑quality engineering outcomes by completing assigned technical activities in line with project procedures, work instructions, and where applicable regulatory and compliance standards.
Core Duties:
- Undertake all assigned software engineering activities—including analysis, design, development, testing, and documentation—in alignment with project directives, engineering standards, and quality expectations, ensuring outputs are appropriate to the project's current lifecycle stage.
- Perform software engineering tasks in accordance with established software engineering plans, processes, and work instructions, while proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, or consistency across engineering practices.
- Provide regular and transparent progress updates to supervisors and project leads, communicating status, risks, issues, and dependencies to support effective planning and decision‑making.
- Offer guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior software engineers where required, supporting their technical development, helping them navigate engineering processes, and contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.