Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Join Beca's Applied Technology business and help deliver complex, mission-critical software systems across the defence, aviation, maritime, and other highly regulated sectors. As a Software Engineer, you'll work on advanced technologies where software, hardware, and systems engineering come together to solve real-world challenges.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute across the software lifecycle, from design and development through to integration, testing, and deployment. You'll provide technical delivery support and collaborate closely with clients to deliver robust, high-quality solutions.
This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while further developing your technical expertise and leadership capability in a collaborative and supportive environment.
In this role you will:
- Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded/mission-critical software systems. Having a strong focus on the integration and interoperability of systems.
- Contribute to software architecture and solution design, operating in our delivery teams with minimal oversight.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges.
- Understand requirements and develop effective solutions based on client needs.
- Support project delivery within time and budget, supporting mission critical systems that must operate first time, every time.
https://www.beca.com/what-we-do/projects/defence/underwater-isr-upgrade-to-p-3k2-orion
https://www.beca.com/what-we-do/projects/defence/rnzaf-seasprite-helicopter-simulator-maintenance
Mōu ake | About you
We're looking for an intermediate software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working on systems where software interacts closely with hardware and operational environments. You'll bring strong technical capability, sound engineering judgement, and a collaborative approach.
Key attributes for success in this role include:
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Government Security Clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role. Applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship or New Zealand Permanent Residency to be considered.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in software engineering or a similar role.
- Ability to document technical design in detail, producing documentation to support the project outcomes you produce.
- Experience developing software for embedded, real-time, or systems-focused environments.
- Experience working on software that interfaces with hardware, electronics, sensors, control systems, or integrated platforms.
- Strong software engineering skills across the software development lifecycle.
- The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience working in aerospace, aviation (civil, government, or defence), maritime, nuclear, defence, or other safety-critical, highly regulated industries is highly regarded.
- A tertiary qualification or relevant industry experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Science, or a related discipline.
Important: The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an NZDF Defence Site Clearance or National Security Clearance. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Government Security Clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position. Security and background checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
A career with Beca will provide you with:
- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
- Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.
- Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.
- A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
- Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events. Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.
Tono mai | Apply now!
Ready to make everyday better? Apply now.
Skills Required
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a New Zealand Government Security Clearance (NZDF Defence Site Clearance or National Security Clearance)
- Hold New Zealand Citizenship or New Zealand Permanent Residency
- Minimum 2 years' experience in software engineering or similar role
- Experience developing software for embedded, real-time, or systems-focused environments
- Experience interfacing software with hardware, electronics, sensors, control systems, or integrated platforms
- Ability to document technical design in detail and produce supporting documentation
- Strong software engineering skills across the software development lifecycle
- Tertiary qualification or relevant industry experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Science, or related discipline
- Experience in aerospace, aviation, maritime, nuclear, defence, or other safety-critical regulated industries
What We Do
Beca is one of the largest employee-owned professional services consultancy firms in the Asia-Pacific region, providing engineering, design, and advisory services to help clients optimize assets and infrastructure.
