BAE Systems

Eng Prin - SW

BAE Systems$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming (C++) in Linux environments
  • Experience with C and GUI frameworks
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers
  • Coordinate software development activities to align with program goals
  • Design, develop, and maintain object-oriented software in C++, C, Rust, and MATLAB
  • Oversee integration and testing of embedded software with hardware
  • Apply Agile and DevSecOps practices with CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and ensure system performance
  • Review technical artifacts and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join BAE Systems' Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area in Hudson, New Hampshire as part of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team supporting the Compass Call program. As a Software Engineering Team Lead, you will guide a talented group of engineers in developing and maintaining the tools, frameworks, and test environments that ensure the reliability and performance of the Compass Call prime mission equipment (PME) software. Your leadership will directly enable successful production selloff, helping deliver advanced electronic warfare capabilities that keep our warfighters safe and effective.

What You'll Do:
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, ensuring best practices in design, coding, testing, and documentation.
  • Coordinate software development activities, ensuring alignment with program goals, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Design, develop, and maintain object-oriented software using C++, C, Rust, and MATLAB in a Linux environment.
  • Oversee integration and testing of embedded software with target hardware in secure environments.
  • Apply Agile and DevSecOps practices with CI/CD pipelines and automated test environments.
  • Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Mission Software teams to resolve issues and ensure successful system-level performance.
  • Review technical artifacts, evaluate complex designs, and drive continuous improvement across the team.
  • Support production selloff and ensure test documentation meets established engineering processes.

At BAE, we also recognize the importance of balance, offering a flexible environment and a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).

Required Skills and Education

  • Active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
  • 6+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming (C++) and development in Linux environments.
  • Experience with C and GUI frameworks.
  • Familiarity with communication interfaces, protocols, IP networking, and message architectures.
  • Demonstrated experience leading small teams or mentoring junior engineers.
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across disciplines.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Active Top Secret Clearance.
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification.
  • Experience with Rust, MATLAB, C, Python, or Bash scripting
  • Exposure to hardware integration, external RF receivers, or low-level interfaces.
  • Knowledge of real-time embedded systems, RF communications, or Counter-Radar EW.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Git, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), and CI/CD frameworks (e.g., Jenkins).
  • Prior experience as a technical lead.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
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