Job Description

We are looking for a talented Senior Principal Software engineer to work in the area of RFCM development and integration. The opening is for a large and dynamic program developing an Electronic Warfare (EW) product onboard a military aircraft. The candidate must have a deep knowledge of EW countermeasures and the ability to lead an experienced technical team.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Skills and Education

• Secret Security Clearance (active within the past two years).
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and minimum of 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Deep knowledge of EW countermeasures
• Proven ability to lead an experienced development team
• Proven ability to create complex designs, working with both existing baselines and new-start projects
• Proven knowledge in service-based architecture
• Proven ability to create test artifacts, execute and capture test results
• Lab integration experience with complex systems
• Ability to partner with senior technical and project leads to provide estimates, status, risks and opportunities
• Ability to evaluate, create, and reconcile requirements across multiple baselines or projects
• Familiar with Git, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code
• Ability to work independently
• Strong C++ experience
• Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
• Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
• Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience in identifying software risk areas in a design to mitigate technical risk

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).