Engineer II – Embedded Software

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

1d•$79,365 - $134,921•Onsite

About The Position

The Software and Ground Solutions group at BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems is seeking a software engineer to deliver high-quality embedded software and associated test infrastructure across a portfolio of software programs. Technology areas include software development, CI/CD, containerization, C/C++, Rust, Python, Ruby, and Embedded Linux. The role supports the Engineering, Science and Analysis Strategic Capabilities Unit, whose cross-functional teams deliver technologies for customer missions and value innovation, integrity, continual learning, and execution. The engineer writes and tests embedded software for satellite, airborne, or ground systems and performs software life-cycle work spanning requirements, architecture, design, coding, testing, integration, documentation, and support. The position requires on-site work five days each normally scheduled week at the primary work location. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations may be required. Work may occur in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment; occasional production work may require protective equipment, and access to other facilities may occur in various weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus at least 2 years of related experience. A higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience per degree level; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. The degree must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Current, active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Experience in one or more of the following: C/C++, Python, Rust, Embedded Linux, FPGA interaction and system-level interfaces, messaging such as MQTT or ZeroMQ, Embedded Linux distribution configuration such as PetaLinux or Yocto, or device-tree development.
Experience designing, developing, and testing software for systems using the listed languages.
Understanding of and experience with deploying and operating applications on Linux systems.
Experience with object-oriented design.
Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.
Experience with formal software development practices, including software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-fidelity vehicle or payload simulation.
Experience with requirements derivation.
Working knowledge of Agile lifecycles and activities in each phase.
Experience with data serialization, such as Protobuf or FlatBuffers.
Experience developing test, simulation, or data-processing applications in high-level languages such as Python, Ruby, or MATLAB.
Experience using Cameo or PlantUML for design.
DevSecOps experience.
Proficiency in Linux system internals and embedded Linux development.
Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project and OpenEmbedded.
Experience with testing frameworks and practices such as gtest, ctest, test-driven development, or hardware-in-the-loop.

Responsibilities

Write and test embedded software for satellite, airborne, or ground systems.
Perform software life-cycle functions, including requirements, architecture, design, coding, testing, integration, documentation, and support.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.