Design and implement software solutions for EA-37B mission systems, lead an Agile team, and collaborate with various engineering disciplines throughout the software lifecycle.
Job Description
In this role you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of the EA-37B Compass Call mission system used by the U.S. Air Force. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across systems, hardware, and test engineering throughout all phases of the software lifecycle.
For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to step into a team lead role, providing technical leadership and mentoring while guiding a high performing Agile team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement high-quality software solutions for mission systems• Contribute to and create key project artifacts, including architecture and design documents• Develop and integrate application software in a Linux environment• Support the creation and maintenance of systems designed to deliver the latest software artifacts to multiple test labs• Collaborate in an Agile team environment with cross-functional engineering groups• Support full software lifecycle activities including development, integration, and test• Leverage modern tools and technologies to enhance system performance and maintainability
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, inclusive culture and will provide you with opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, and incorporate new technologies needed to become an emerging leader in our engineering organization.
Why Join Us?
Work on cutting-edge electronic warfare technology that enhances national defense.
Collaborate with top-tier engineers and industry experts in a mission-critical program.
Opportunity to contribute to the next-generation capabilities of the EA-37B Compass Call platform.
This position is primarily an in-office position with opportunities to work from home part-time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
In this role you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of the EA-37B Compass Call mission system used by the U.S. Air Force. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across systems, hardware, and test engineering throughout all phases of the software lifecycle.
For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to step into a team lead role, providing technical leadership and mentoring while guiding a high performing Agile team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement high-quality software solutions for mission systems• Contribute to and create key project artifacts, including architecture and design documents• Develop and integrate application software in a Linux environment• Support the creation and maintenance of systems designed to deliver the latest software artifacts to multiple test labs• Collaborate in an Agile team environment with cross-functional engineering groups• Support full software lifecycle activities including development, integration, and test• Leverage modern tools and technologies to enhance system performance and maintainability
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, inclusive culture and will provide you with opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, and incorporate new technologies needed to become an emerging leader in our engineering organization.
Why Join Us?
Work on cutting-edge electronic warfare technology that enhances national defense.
Collaborate with top-tier engineers and industry experts in a mission-critical program.
Opportunity to contribute to the next-generation capabilities of the EA-37B Compass Call platform.
This position is primarily an in-office position with opportunities to work from home part-time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Active Secret clearance
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, and minimum of 4 years work experience
- Proficiency in object-oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++
- Experience developing for, and operating in, the Linux Environment
- Experience with software automated test development and execution
- Experience with hardware setup and troubleshooting
- Experience with continuous integration (e.g. Jenkins)
- Experience with object-oriented design principles
- Experience performing software testing, validation and verification activities
- Applied experience with some/all the following tools: Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Git, Visual Studio Code
- Software development using Agile methodologies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with SDR integration and services
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, and minimum of 6 years work experience
- Proficiency in Linux application development, including recent C++ experience
- Experience with hardware setup and troubleshooting
- Experience in creating automation scripting with Bash
- Experience with continuous integration (e.g. Jenkins)
- Experience with object-oriented design principles
- Experience performing software testing, validation and verification activities
- Applied experience with some/all the following tools: Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Git, Visual Studio Code
- Software development using Agile methodologies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
Atlassian Suite
Bash
C++
Git
Jenkins
Linux
Visual Studio Code
BAE Systems, Inc. Burlington, Massachusetts, USA Office
600 District Ave, Burlington, MA, United States, 01803
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