The Principal Software Engineer will help develop high-quality, real-time embedded software for Software Defined Radios (SDR) running on fielded electronics platforms. This work supports defense-related mission systems, with collaboration across Systems, Hardware, and Test teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle in a hybrid work environment based in Hudson, NH.
Responsibilities
- Develop real-time embedded software for Software Defined Radios (SDR) on fielded electronics platforms.
- Collaborate across multiple disciplines to influence all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle with Systems, Hardware, and Test Engineers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of related experience, or a Master of Science with 4+ years of related experience.
- Experience with Python, Java, and C++.
- Experience with container technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, and Helm, as well as Container Network Interfaces.
- Experience developing software in a Linux development environment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and motivation to operate effectively across a variety of related tasks.
- Current Secret clearance.
Technical Skills and Tools
- Python, Java, C++, Linux
- Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm, Container Network Interfaces
- Atlassian tools, GitLab CI/CD
- gRPC and Pub/Sub frameworks, including NATS, ActiveMQ, and ZeroMQ
- Agile Development
- JavaScript, HTML+CSS, and thin client web application development
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with Atlassian tools and/or GitLab CI/CD.
- Familiarity with gRPC and Pub/Sub frameworks (NATS, ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ, etc.).
- Top Secret clearance.
- Agile Development experience.
- JavaScript, HTML+CSS, and thin client web application development experience.
Work Environment
This role is part of the New Hampshire team, focused on Next Generation Electronic Systems Products and Solutions for defense related customers, including Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning, and Electronic Attack. Work is hybrid, with time split between onsite and remote, within a flexible environment and a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
Salary & Benefits
Full-Time Salary Range: USD 118,095 - 200,762 per year.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employee recognition program (monetary or non-monetary recognition awards)
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
Additional Information
BAE Systems supports opportunities to learn and leverage current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and develop toward becoming an expert or future technical leader within the engineering organization.
