Software Development Lead

BAE Systems.

📍 carnforth, England, United-Kingdom

Full-time IT & Technology Posted March 02, 2026

Job Description

Job title: Software Development Lead

Location: Warton - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £60,326+ depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

  • Lead and define software development activities in line with departmental priorities and technology roadmaps.
  • Coordinate collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, internal experts, and external partners to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.
  • Champion best-practice software engineering methods and promote adoption of relevant industry standards.
  • Ensure robust engineering governance, working with Technical Authorities and domain specialists in Ground Test, Flight Test, and Flight Operations.
  • Oversee project delivery to agreed time, cost, and quality targets, managing risks and providing clear progress reporting...