Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for talented Senior Principal Level II Software engineers to help us create the world’s most advanced solutions in the area such as Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers.  Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving challenges and threats to our nation’s security and the war fighter.

You will be an integrated team member, with leadership opportunities, collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers in one or more of the phases of Project Planning, Requirements Development, Design, Development, Integration and Testing.
You will prepare design and project documentation intended to be used within complex programs or across sets of programs in accordance with established processes. 

We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and be a leader in our engineering organization.
We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance 
• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
• High-level language proficiency in C++
• Extensive background in embedded and/or software development 
• Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
• Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
• Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and motivate technical teams

Preferred Skills and Education

• Software automated test development and execution
• Familiar with containers and deploying software in a DevSecOps pipeline
• Software algorithm development
• Previous experience in technical/project team leadership
• Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

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.