Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Digital Architecture Team (DAT) in Nashua, NH. DAT provides shared digital platforms and forward-deployed engineering support for multiple programs within Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS), including the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS). 

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of development experience, including development in both C++ and Python. In this role, you will design, implement, test, and maintain back-end services for internal web applications as well as embedded software for real-time systems. You will take ownership of complex technical efforts, work closely with program teams, and contribute to the evolution of Electronic Warfare software architecture.  

This is a hybrid role offering a combination of on-site and remote work, as well as the option to work a 9/80 schedule. 

Typical Education and Experience

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

Required Skills and Education

• Must possess an active U.S. Secret security clearance. 

• 2+ years of professional software development experience, including C++ and Python development. 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• Experience with back-end services and distributed systems. 

• Experience building and configuring custom operating system images. 

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience with the Big Iron software framework and modular open systems. 

• Experience with automated testing and continuous integration/deployment. 

• Experience working in an Agile development environment. 

• Demonstrated ownership and ability to deliver results. 

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.