Senior Principal II Software Engineer - Lead

About the role

BAE Systems in NH is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth. We are looking for talented Software professionals to help us create the world’s most advanced solutions in areas including Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers. For this position, we are looking for a Software Engineering Lead to apply their skills to developing high-quality, high-performance software for fielded electronics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software team through Agile software engineering design and development
• Employ your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment in technical areas
• Lead Design activities to achieve program success
• Communicate essential information and coordinate with engineering disciplines and functions
• Develop program schedules, earned value criteria, and productivity metrics for efficient performance
• Ensure the established Software Development Process is implemented successfully
• Support important program capture and proposal teams with software baselines that include development and cost/scheduling estimating
• Work with Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs and “right person/right job”

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering with 8+ years of related experience, or a Master of Science with 6+ years of related experience
• Agile Development experience
• Must have a current Top Secret / SCI clearance
• Experience developing software using CI/CD in a Linux development environment utilizing containers with C, C++ and Python
• Experience with CUDA development
• Experience developing applications that cover distributed processing, signal processing, multi-threaded, real time, embedded, low latency, device control, and Software Defined Radio applications
• Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks

Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, ActiveMQ, RHEL, Elastic Stack / Kibana tools
• Experience in EVM, Performance metrics, STIG evaluations, Risk and Opportunity management
• Experience in Git, GitLab, CI/CD software delivery
• Software Architect training / certificate
• Provide, directly or indirectly, top level technical leadership for the assigned design discipline(s) including selection and exploitation of promising new technologies, long-term goals, etc.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $149,603 - $254,317

This range is based on our market pay structures. However, 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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• 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

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.