Job Description

Job Description

Build a Career Protecting What Matters
Are you a blossoming engineer with a passion for embedded systems and a drive to solve complex technical challenges? Join the Market Expansion Software Team at BAE Systems and help us protect those who protect us.
We are developing critical seeker, guidance, and control technologies for precision munitions within our Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PGSS) business. This is a unique opportunity for an early career engineer to get hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and make a tangible contribution to national security from day one.
The Opportunity
As a Software Engineer II, you won't just be writing code—you'll be learning the art of embedded systems engineering. You will be integrated into a high-visibility program, working alongside seasoned Principal Engineers and Subject Matter Experts. You will become a key contributor on a fast-paced program delivering demonstratable value at strategic test events. 
What You’ll Do

• Develop & Code: Write high-quality, reliable code in C/C++ for complex embedded systems
• Work with Cutting-Edge Hardware: Gain experience with embedded processors, GPUs and military-grade sensors and electronics
• Explore Operating Systems: Work across a variety of environments, ranging from bare metal to Embedded Linux
• Collaborate: Partner with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers to help translate requirements into efficient software solutions demonstrated on range
• Learn & Grow: Participate in design reviews and collaborate on engineering standards, best practices, and design patterns

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong foundational knowledge of C/C++, including an understanding of data structures, algorithms, and memory management
• Exposure to embedded systems development through coursework, internships, or personal projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience with development boards (ex, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone Black, Arduino Uno, STM32)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Coursework in signal processing, guidance, or control systems
• Practiced in the training and use of AI models beyond LLMs
• Exposure to Agile workflows, CI/CD tools, or static code analysis
• Experience with Python
• Confident and responsible use of generative AI tools used in the development of software

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.

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.