Principal Software Engineer

Job Description
Help BAE Systems protect those that protect us by joining the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) group in New Hampshire where you'll work with a diverse group of professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you'll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.
We are seeking a talented and driven Principal Software Engineer for a challenging development effort on BAE Systems Compass Call airborne tactical electronic attack program. The successful candidate will apply her/his skills to developing high-quality software for an important simulation system of fielded electronics platforms. In this role you may lead and/or mentor others in their software development efforts. You will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Test Engineers, and others to impact all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. You will interface with subcontractor software developers to develop product for a common goal.
You will be an integral part of a dynamic software development team performing analysis, design, implementation, and integration of primarily C++ based embedded software in a Linux development environment. Duties include integration of complex embedded software with target hardware. This includes working with the systems team, software team and hardware team to diagnose, debug, and test the systems under development.
This opening is at our Hudson campus.
This position is primarily an in-office position with opportunities to work from home part-time.
We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Top Secret with SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, and minimum of 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience developing and integrating software for advanced radar countermeasures
• Advanced technical knowledge of modern C++ version 17 or newer and CMake
• Strong and current experience with some/all the following tools: ClearCase, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Git
• Experience developing and integrating on Linux (Red Hat 8 or newer)
• Experience with Agile development including experience leading scrums
• Experience with containers (Podman or Docker)
• Foundation in object-oriented design and implementation
• Software leadership experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Full life-cycle software development
• Proficiency in real-time embedded software development
• Background in embedded and/or application software development
• Experience with continuous integration, e.g. Jenkins
• Foundation in modern design and implementation principles
• Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
• Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
Please note: 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.
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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.