CEMA - Software Engineer II (Onsite)

About the role

Join BAE Systems’ Compass Call program—part of our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) group—as a Senior Software Engineer on the Futures Team. This specialized team is responsible for evaluating, maturing, and advancing the next generation of capabilities, technologies, and processes that shape the future of our electronic warfare solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and integrate mission software in C++ and C# on Linux platforms.
• Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from requirements definition through system integration and verification.
• Develop and optimize real-time software frameworks for domestic and international mission needs.
• Apply Agile and DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with Systems and Test engineering teams to address cross-disciplinary technical challenges.
• Support foreign military sales programs (e.g., Italy) by adapting mission capabilities for international partners.
• Mentor early-career engineers and reinforce engineering best practices.
• Evaluate and advance new technologies, software approaches, and development processes as part of the Futures Team’s charter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Hands-on experience with version control and collaboration tools (Git, Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Preferred

• Knowledge of real-time embedded systems, signal processing, SDRs, or RF communications.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience with software verification, validation, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
• Employee Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; legal plan; employee assistance program; discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance; recognition program; and other perks.