Eng Prin - SW

Job Description

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. 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. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions.

BAE Systems is looking for a Principal Software Engineer with engineering experience and a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry-leading GPS products. Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, developing and verifying software for real-time embedded GPS receivers for military airborne, ground and weapons applications. This position offers abundant opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of GPS technology and receiver architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our Modernized GPS receiver products.

As a part of this team, you will have responsibilities spanning all phases of the software engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, code development, integration, verification, and documentation. Assignments may include tasks such as developing software tools, supporting field demonstration efforts, providing customer support, and mentorship of other engineers. The successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled with a variety of development and test tools as well as proficient in the development of embedded hardware/software applications.

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.

Job Title

Eng Prin - SW

Postal Code

52404

Job Family

Software Eng

Travel Percentage

<10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Secret

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline, and 6 plus years of direct related experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• Have the ability to obtain a DoW Security Clearance
• High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
• A genuine desire to learn and innovate
• Desire to contribute to a results-oriented product development team
• Solid understanding of software development processes for real-time embedded applications
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse team

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience working with software and systems engineering processes
• Experience with leadership as a part of program execution
• Software requirements and architectural skills with functional decomposition, subsystem interface definition, technology application, and analysis
• Experience with real-time embedded hardware systems
• Experience with Jira, Cameo, MagicDraw and DOORS
• Experience with Ada, C, C++, Java or other high-order languages in real-time embedded applications
• Experience with Python scripting
• A working knowledge of Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing, or Kalman Filter Theory.
• Experience with modernized software development processes (e.g. Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps)

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.

Department

1HC_ES PS3 Engineering

Company

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions

Physical location of the job

Hybrid

Salary Max Point

182510

Salary Min Point

107359

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Darren Trimner

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes