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Principal Software Engineer (Sign On Bonus Available)

BAE Systems, Inc. · Merrimack, NH · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$118k–$201k/yrFull-time

Join BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area and lead the development of the next-generation RF software for the P-8A Poseidon Self-Protection (P8-ASP) program. Building on a $95 million U.S. Navy contract, this role focuses on BAE’s electronic-warfare solution that detects, exploits, and counters advanced missile threats, shaping a capability of strategic importance.

About the role

As a member of the software development team, you will help evolve the RF-interface CSCI and integrate the 3U Direct Digital IRAD capability, delivering the performance and reliability needed to protect the Poseidon crew and enable operations in contested environments. You will design, implement, and unit-test high-performance RF signal-processing algorithms using modern C++ on Linux, and develop supporting tools and scripts in Python for simulation, data analysis, and verification.

You will work closely with systems, hardware, and test engineers to translate requirements into clean, maintainable code, and participate in code reviews, static-analysis, and continuous-integration processes to ensure software quality and airworthiness compliance. Experience with real-time processing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and open-architecture integration will enable you to contribute effectively to rapid-prototype builds and low-rate production deliveries.

You will collaborate in an Agile, DevSecOps-driven environment, using the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) and Git for source control and CI/CD pipelines. While primarily based at BAE’s state-of-the-art facilities, occasional travel to customer sites may be required to support integration activities, troubleshoot issues, and demonstrate software functionality.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and unit-test high-performance RF signal-processing algorithms using modern C++ on Linux.
  • Develop supporting tools and scripts in Python for simulation, data analysis, and verification.
  • Translate requirements into clean, maintainable code in collaboration with systems, hardware, and test engineers.
  • Participate in code reviews, static-analysis, and continuous-integration processes to ensure software quality and airworthiness compliance.
  • Contribute to rapid-prototype builds and low-rate production deliveries using real-time processing and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
  • Collaborate in an Agile, DevSecOps-driven environment using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) and Git.
  • Support occasional travel to customer sites for integration, troubleshooting, and software demonstrations.

Requirements

  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and minimum of 10 years of work experience or equivalent in software development.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and motivate technical teams.
  • Experience in embedded software development in C/C++.
  • Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles.
  • Knowledge of software engineering processes, methodologies, and tools.
  • Experience with software testing, validation, and verification activities.
  • Understanding of Agile and DevSecOps development practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to contribute to customer meetings, technical reviews, and design discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering.
  • Full life-cycle software development experience.
  • Customer/subcontractor interfacing experience.
  • Experience using Git/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $118,095 - $200,762. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
  • Employee assistance program and legal plan.
  • Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
  • Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
  • Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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