BAE Systems · San Diego, California, US

Eng Sr Prin II - SW

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Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced, Software Lead/Architect who loves software development and working with exciting technology. The qualified candidate will work on a cross-functional team and provide hands-on technical support to develop and demonstrate the solutions to some of the United States' most pressing problems.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

As a Software Lead, you will:

  1. Participate in the complete software development lifecycle including designing, developing, debugging, testing, configuring, and deploying our complex, real-time software solutions into simulation and live flight exercises.
  2. Interact directly with current and potential customers to understand their requirements and guide development efforts to meet their needs.

The position may require occasional travel. You will have significant opportunities for career growth in the development of scientific and mathematical software applications and algorithms.

Join us. Be part of a team that's not just building technology but defining the future. At BAE Systems, your work is more than a job it's a journey in innovation. Apply now and propel your career into a future.

** Please note that this position is contingent upon contract award.

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Job Title

Eng Sr Prin II - SW

Postal Code

92127-1874

Job Family

Software Eng

Travel Percentage

<10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Top Secret/SCI

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

  • Must currently hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Strong software architecture, design, and development experience using Java, C++ and/or C#.
  • Software development, coding, and debugging experience across the entire development lifecycle
  • Experience with version control systems, such as Git
  • Experience with Agile development and issue tracking systems, such as JIRA
  • Experience with software build tools, such as Ant, Maven, or Gradle
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders
  • Experience with team leadership and mentoring roles

Preferred Skills and Education

  • Multi-domain, orchestration, and effects development
  • Experience developing mission planning, resource scheduling, sensor tasking applications
  • Experience with distributed systems or Military systems or simulations
  • Experience with developing full-stack (data fabric, backend, and user interface) applications
  • Experience leading and collaborating with external teams
  • Architecture experience

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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

1CC_ES C4ISR Engineering

Company

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

C4ISR Systems

Physical location of the job

Full-time onsite

Salary Max Point

254317

Salary Min Point

149603

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Brian Carvalho

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes

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