Job DescriptionAre you a Software Engineer with 8 to 20+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design and write software that really matters and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? Then, help us protect those that protect us by developing next generation electronic systems products and solutions. We need your talent, motivation, and vision to join our growing team in Wayne, New Jersey.
BAE Systems is seeking a talented Principal level Software Engineer to help us create the world's most advanced solutions in Communications, Navigation and Electronic Warfare for our defense related customers.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to be a key contributor to the development, integration, and deployment of complex software systems essential to national security. You will operate as a hands-on engineer, guiding software engineering teams, resolve challenging issues, and serve as a trusted technical interface with both internal stakeholders and our customers. You will be empowered to influence technical direction and drive innovation within a collaborative and fast-paced program environment.
BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off and Flextime. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
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.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 8+ years work experience.
- Background in embedded and/or application software development in C++
- Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
- Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and guide engineering teams
- Has experience with Agile Development
- Has experience with source code control systems, such as Git.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong presentation skills.
- Must be eligible for a US DoD security clearance
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience with signal processing techniques and filtering algorithms
- Knowledge of Linux-based development and deployment environments
- Experience with DevSecOps
- Experience with Containers including Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with scripting languages and development of automation
- Experience developing Defense, Aerospace, Military or Mission-Critical systems
- Experience integrating software across distributed, networked, embedded or real-time computing environments
- Experience working directly with Government or Defense Industry customers
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.
