Develop and integrate complex embedded and application software systems for defense customers. Provide hands-on technical leadership, guide engineering teams, resolve challenging software issues, influence technical direction, and support testing, validation, verification, integration, and deployment. The role involves C++ development, Agile practices, source control, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and government customers in a hybrid environment.
Job Description
We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Are you a Software Engineer with 8 to 20+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design and write software that really matters and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? Then, help us protect those that protect us by developing next generation electronic systems products and solutions. We need your talent, motivation, and vision to join our growing team in Wayne, New Jersey.
BAE Systems is seeking a talented Principal level Software Engineer to help us create the world's most advanced solutions in Communications, Navigation and Electronic Warfare for our defense related customers.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to be a key contributor to the development, integration, and deployment of complex software systems essential to national security. You will operate as a hands-on engineer, guiding software engineering teams, resolve challenging issues, and serve as a trusted technical interface with both internal stakeholders and our customers. You will be empowered to influence technical direction and drive innovation within a collaborative and fast-paced program environment.
BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off and Flextime. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145049 - $246584
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 put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Are you a Software Engineer with 8 to 20+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design and write software that really matters and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? Then, help us protect those that protect us by developing next generation electronic systems products and solutions. We need your talent, motivation, and vision to join our growing team in Wayne, New Jersey.
BAE Systems is seeking a talented Principal level Software Engineer to help us create the world's most advanced solutions in Communications, Navigation and Electronic Warfare for our defense related customers.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to be a key contributor to the development, integration, and deployment of complex software systems essential to national security. You will operate as a hands-on engineer, guiding software engineering teams, resolve challenging issues, and serve as a trusted technical interface with both internal stakeholders and our customers. You will be empowered to influence technical direction and drive innovation within a collaborative and fast-paced program environment.
BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off and Flextime. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 8+ years work experience.
- Background in embedded and/or application software development in C++
- Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
- Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and guide engineering teams
- Has experience with Agile Development
- Has experience with source code control systems, such as Git.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong presentation skills.
- Must be eligible for a US DoD security clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with signal processing techniques and filtering algorithms
- Knowledge of Linux-based development and deployment environments
- Experience with DevSecOps
- Experience with Containers including Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with scripting languages and development of automation
- Experience developing Defense, Aerospace, Military or Mission-Critical systems
- Experience integrating software across distributed, networked, embedded or real-time computing environments
- Experience working directly with Government or Defense Industry customers
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145049 - $246584
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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