# Software Systems Engineer

**Company**: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
**Location**: Lossiemouth
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Aerospace

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## Description

We are seeking a Software Systems Engineer based in Lossiemouth for Defence and Security domains in support of Mission Support Segment System Support (MSS) operations for the UK AEW&C Wedgetail Program.

This role provides direct operator-facing support for AEW&C MSS operations based at RAF Lossiemouth, with strong interface to the BDA development team.

As a Software Systems Engineer, you will:

- Act as the interface between AEW&C operators at Lossiemouth and the BDA development team in Australia

- Facilitate and manage technical enquiries and operator support for the MSS

- Assist MoD and BDUK staff perform MSS startup, shutdown, initial fault finding and initial fault rectification

- Manage deployment of software patches to the MSS and validate deployments with operators

- Manage the technical request and resolution process, ensuring timely closure and accurate logging of actions and findings

- Provide clear, operator-focused technical briefings and handovers

- Assist operators develop MSS software change requests

- Support the planning and estimating processes for MSS in-service software updates

- Analyse software system-level to identify risks, issues and opportunities; integrate and deploy mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle

- Debug and resolve issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products

- Handle user inquiries, troubleshoot technical issues and user feedback analysis

- Develop, establish, monitor and improve software processes, tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organisational goals and industry benchmarks

- Perform software project management activities and software supplier management functions

The ideal candidate will have:

- MSS integration experience (Hardware/Software/Systems Administration)

- Experience working as a Software Systems Engineer or a similar role

- Proven experience in fault diagnosis, patch deployment and operator support

- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders, MOD customers while working closely with operational crews and remote development teams

- Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers, specialists and cross-functional teams to achieve a sustainable outcome

Preferred qualifications include:

- 5+ years of Experience across Software Development Lifecycle and Software standards such as ISO9001

- Experience in developing and applying continuous improvement to process and productivity for Software

- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, JAVA, C#, .Net)

- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software design principles

- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)

- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies

- Familiarity with DevOps, Automation and CICD concepts

- Understanding of testing frameworks and unit testing practices

In return, Boeing offers a competitive salary and annual incentive plans, continuous learning opportunities, an inclusive culture, excellent adoption and parental leave options, 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year, pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution, company-paid BUPA Medical Plan, short-term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks, long-term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week, 6x annual salary life insurance, Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development, and access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tools and incentives.

## Skills

### Required
- Software Systems Engineering
- MSS integration
- Fault diagnosis
- Patch deployment
- Operator support
- Communication skills

### Nice to have
- Software Development Lifecycle
- ISO9001
- Programming languages (C, C++, JAVA, C#, .Net)
- Object-oriented programming
- Version control systems (Git)
- Agile development methodologies
- DevOps
- Automation
- CICD concepts
- Testing frameworks
- Unit testing practices

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