Engineer Principal – Embedded Software

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

2d•$118,095 - $200,762•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS), Software and Ground Solutions group, is seeking a software engineer to deliver embedded software and associated test infrastructure across a portfolio of software programs. Relevant technology areas include software development, CI/CD, containerization, C/C++, Rust, Python, Ruby, and Embedded Linux. The position is part of the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit, whose cross-functional teams deliver technologies for customer missions and value innovation, integrity, continual learning, and execution. The engineer will take a leading role in a software development team and develop embedded software for satellite, airborne, or ground systems. The work covers the full software life cycle, from requirements and architecture through design, coding, testing, integration, documentation, and support. Applicants must be willing and eligible to be submitted for applicable security clearance or access after accepting an offer, depending on program requirements, and must be able to maintain it. A clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for the position. This is an onsite position requiring in-person 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 take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment. Occasional work in production areas may require protective equipment, and employees may access facilities in various weather conditions.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus at least 6 years of related experience. Each higher-level degree (master's or Ph.D.) may substitute for two years of experience; 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.
Experience in one or more of the following: Rust, C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, interaction with FPGAs and understanding of 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.
Must be willing and eligible for submission for applicable clearance or access, depending on program requirements, after accepting an offer, and able to maintain it.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Scrum Master or technical lead role.
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.
Experience with DevSecOps.
Proficiency in Linux system internals and embedded Linux development.
Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project and OpenEmbedded.
Experience with testing frameworks such as gtest, ctest, test-driven development, or hardware-in-the-loop.

Responsibilities

Play a leading role in the performance of a software development team.
Write and test embedded software for satellite, airborne, or ground systems.
Perform full software life cycle functions, including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, 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.