Leads Small Form Factor software engineering efforts, providing technical leadership, mentoring, architecture design, Agile development, and direct software implementation. Responsibilities include evolving software architecture, integrating emerging technologies, building environments across operating systems, designing unit tests, and ensuring reliable, predictable engineering performance. The role requires extensive C++ and embedded systems experience, RTOS knowledge, communication protocol expertise, leadership skills, and an active Secret clearance.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer SW Technical Lead to head Small Form Factor efforts in Totowa, NJ. The Software organization develops and delivers Software solutions for our complex electronic products to our internal engineering teams and external testing sites.
In addition to software leadership responsibilities, you will be responsible for partnering with other leads to help ensure that program objectives are met, and that software engineering has consistent, predictable performance. You will also participate directly on Software development efforts across the business area.
Software Engineering is fast paced and dynamic. You will need to be self-motivated, and highly collaborative to succeed in this role.
Job responsibilities:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer SW Technical Lead to head Small Form Factor efforts in Totowa, NJ. The Software organization develops and delivers Software solutions for our complex electronic products to our internal engineering teams and external testing sites.
In addition to software leadership responsibilities, you will be responsible for partnering with other leads to help ensure that program objectives are met, and that software engineering has consistent, predictable performance. You will also participate directly on Software development efforts across the business area.
Software Engineering is fast paced and dynamic. You will need to be self-motivated, and highly collaborative to succeed in this role.
Job responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the SFF engineering team
- Analyze system requirements and design SW architecture to meet the specifications
- Follow agile methodologies to plan and implement a quality SW product
- Adopt the use of open architecture to promote interoperability and future growth
- Implement emerging technology within existing code bases
- Evolve the advanced products software architecture to be more efficient and robust
- Construct SW build environments in multiple operating systems
- Design unit test structures that strengthen the reliability of SW
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 12+ years of experience in software development
- Strong proficiency in C++
- Strong knowledge of SFF baselines
- Solid understanding of software design patterns, architectural styles, and software engineering principles
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems development
- Experience with communication protocols (e.g., UDP, TCP/IP)
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Experience with software configuration management tools (e.g., Git)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must currently hold an active Secret clearance
- Strong Leadership Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Prior success participating in team efforts.
- A continuous improvement mindset to enhance Software development through process modernization.
- Proven performance in software design and development.
- Experience Developing and Integrating Application Software
- Good leadership and communication skills.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
BAE Systems, Inc. Burlington, Massachusetts, USA Office
600 District Ave, Burlington, MA, United States, 01803
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