Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

What’s it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. BAE Systems’ reputation is built on delivering quality products that meet our customer’s standards and help protect our U.S. service members. We rely on our team of engineers to make this possible, and we are now hiring several Software Engineers to join our team.

We have openings for up to 4 individuals with experience and a passion for real-time, embedded software development. The Senior Software Engineer plans and performs a variety of tasks across the areas of software requirements analysis, software architecture and design, implementation (code and unit test), documentation, hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, problem solving, and software verification testing.

At BAE Systems, we value our workforce. We offer competitive salary and benefit packages, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. We also offer a hybrid option to work remotely up to 50%, which helps our employees achieve a balanced life. With at least 50% of engineering work occurring on site, there is also plenty of support for new staff onboarding and project team collaboration.

In addition, the Senior Software Engineer:

• Develops, maintains, upgrades, and ports embedded product software and/or product support software to enhance, implement and support project/system functionality for the assigned technical effort.
• Mentors less experienced software engineers to help develop their software development capabilities and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborates across the other engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Systems.
• Ensures that technical approach is consistent with established engineering principles and practices.
• Ensures that product outcomes meet customer needs and that customer and company technical, system, performance, process, and quality requirements are met.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience including:
• Real-time embedded software development
• Use of version control and issue tracking tools
• Object-oriented design, C++ coding, and unit testing
• We may consider candidates with less experience for a more junior role or more experience for a more senior role

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience developing and troubleshooting communications, device drivers, and IO interfaces
• Experience integrating software with various real-time operating systems such as vxWorks and Linux/Unix derivatives
• Experience in requirements analysis and architectural level software design
• Experience in requirements-based software verification
• Experience using MagicDraw, Enterprise Architect, or similar model-based engineering tool
• Familiarity with weapon systems, munitions, and/or combat vehicle functionality and capability
• Experience using GitLab or other CI / CD tools

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 – $156860

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 Platforms & Services

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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