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Software Engineer II

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Austin, TX
79K-135K Annually
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Austin, TX
79K-135K Annually
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The Software Engineer II will design, develop, and maintain software applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include preparing design artifacts and participating in software testing and validation. Candidates will also complete a coding assessment as part of the selection process.
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Job Description
Are you a motivated and talented individual with a passion for software engineering, but don't have a traditional background in computer science or engineering?
BAE Systems is seeking software engineers with 2+ years of experience to join our team and contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining software applications.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared mission on delivering world class products to our commercial and military customers. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
Engineers at our Endicott NY / Austin TX offices support the Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) Business Area.
https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/productfamily/controls-and-avionics-solutions
Controls and Avionics Solutions provides flight and mission-critical products to more than 170 commercial and military customers around the world. CAS products include flight controls systems, full authority digital engine controls (FADEC), autonomous flight systems, power management systems, flight deck systems, control sticks, cabin management systems, intermediate and depot level test stands, and mission systems for the world's most prominent commercial and military aircraft manufacturers.
In this role, you will be an integrated team member, collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers in one or more of the phases of Requirements Development, Design, Development, Integration and Test. You will prepare design and project artifacts intended to be used within complex programs or across sets of programs in accordance with established processes. We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and be a leader in our engineering organization.
As part of our interview and selection process for this position, candidates will be required to complete a coding assessment.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with software development, testing and validation in any program language or environment
  • Understanding of software engineering principles and concepts
  • Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
  • Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
  • Experience with real-time embedded development and/or full life cycle software development (Examples: Develop and integrate software with hardware components, device communication and system security)
  • C++, C#, Python, Java
  • Windows/Linux OS
  • Continuous Integration Tools
  • GIT, Jira, Confluence
  • Agile Development experience
  • Designing and/or implementing software algorithms

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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

C#
C++
Confluence
Continuous Integration Tools
Git
Java
JIRA
Linux
Python
Windows

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600 District Ave, Burlington, MA, United States, 01803

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