CEMA Senior Software Engineer

CEMA Senior Software Engineer

Join BAE Systems Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area and lead the development of the next-generation RF software for the P8A Poseidon Self-Protection (P8ASP) program. Building on a $95 million U.S. Navy contract, which is BAE’s electronic warfare solution that detects, exploits, and counters advanced missile threats, you will help shape a capability of strategic importance. As a member of the software development team, you will help evolve the RF interface CSCI and integrate the 3U Direct Digital IRAD capability, delivering the performance and reliability needed to protect the Poseidon crew and enable operations in contested environments. In this software engineering role you will design, implement, and unit test high-performance RF signal processing algorithms using modern C on Linux, and develop supporting tools and scripts in Python for simulation, data analysis, and verification. You will work closely with systems, hardware, and test engineers to translate requirements into clean, maintainable code, and you will participate in code reviews, static analysis, and continuous integration processes to ensure software quality and airworthiness compliance. Experience with real-time processing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and open architecture integration will enable you to contribute effectively to rapid-prototype builds and low-rate production deliveries. You will collaborate in an Agile, DevSecOps-driven environment, using the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) and Git for source control and CI/CD pipelines. While the position is primarily based at BAE’s state-of-the-art facilities, occasional travel to customer sites may be required to support integration activities, troubleshoot issues, and demonstrate software functionality. By delivering robust, high-quality RF software you will directly support BAE Systems mission—We Protect Those Who Protect Us—and help ensure the next generation of maritime aircraft remains safe and mission-ready in the most demanding threat environments.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Eligible for Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in object-oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C and Java.
• Experience developing in Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience with version control and collaboration tools (Git, Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret clearance
• Knowledge of real-time embedded systems, or RF communications
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Familiarity with software verification, validation, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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.

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