Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

As a part of our Advanced Technology Prototyping team within the Air and Space Force Solutions Business Area, you’ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who research and design edge capabilities that address some of the hardest problems within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). We are looking for an engineer to add their skills to our team supporting rapid prototyping efforts. With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow your career. This is an exciting and dynamic job opportunity where you’ll not only work on mission-critical projects but lay the groundwork for a diverse set of research and development opportunities. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Job Responsibilities

Work as part of a software development team to design and implement rapid prototypes for a broad range of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), sensor exploitation, tracking, and Command and Control (C2) challenges. Develop cutting-edge modeling and simulation tools and algorithms across the air, land, sea, space domains in real-time and faster-than-real-time systems. Take ownership of code bases from requirements, design, implementation, maintenance, and test. Lead small teams including decomposing high-level tasks. Participate in the Agile development process and employ DevSecOps best practices. Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task, readily adapt to change, and respond to quick turn-around requests. Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers across various groups and divisions. Support customer meetings, demonstrations, or other externally facing opportunities.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or science field with 6 years of relevant professional experience OR an advanced degree in a related field with 4 years of experience. Capable of leading teams of software and system engineers including managing scope and schedule. Experienced developer with strong coding, debugging, design and problem-solving skills. Proficient in multiple high-level programming languages, e.g. Java, C, Rust, etc. Experience using collaborative source code management, Agile Development, and DevSecOps. Experience with Windows and Linux Development Environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and nontechnical teammates.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

TS/SCI Clearance. Motivated collaborator with internal and external teams. Familiarity with real-time or time critical processing pipelines. Experience with cloud native technologies, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Harbor, Helm. Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Space, air, and/or ground systems. Modeling & simulation (M&S). Tracking methodologies. Command and control (C2). Mission planning. Data analysis and performance evaluation. UI/UX design and development including GIS.

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.