Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
The Engineering Applications Development and Support developer is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of digital applications and systems within an engineering environment. This role encompasses the design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of software solutions that support engineering functions and business needs. The ideal candidate will work closely with users and cross-functional teams to ensure systems are user-friendly, reliable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities/What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain digital engineering applications and systems to support engineering functions and business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Analyze user needs and develop solutions to improve system functionality, efficiency, and user experience
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Perform thorough testing (unit, integration, system) and support application deployment processes.
• Provide ongoing application support, including troubleshooting, bug fixing, and performance tuning.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, configurations, and support procedures.
• Participate in the development of system architecture and infrastructure to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Manage application configurations and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Monitor application performance, proactively resolve issues, and implement enhancements.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital engineering applications development and support

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
 

Required Skills and Education

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required plus six (6) or more years related experience
• Full command of C# or Java and professional experience with a subset of the following (Python, SQL, JavaScript, Rust).
• Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines).
• Familiarity with configuration management, version control, and automated testing tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and DevOps practices is a plus

Preferred Skills and Education

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a digital engineering or systems engineering environment.
• Experience with digital twin, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), or other engineering domains
• Familiarity with Product Life Cycle Maintenance (PLM), Computer Aided Design (CAD), or simulation tools and their integration into digital workflows.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with user-centered design and UI/UX principles.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience