2026 Entry Level Software Engineer
About The Position
You may not always see it, but our technology is embedded everywhere. At BAE Systems our Electronic Systems (ES) Sector engineers develop the advanced electronics that power the world's most important missions-from keeping pilots safe in combat and ensuring communications in space to enhancing the precision and survivability of next-generation defense systems. Our innovations enable the F-35 fighter jet, strengthen electronic warfare capabilities, and support intelligence and surveillance networks that protect national security every day. We are seeking entry level candidates to come join our software engineering team at BAE Systems in southern New Hampshire in the spring/summer of 2026. Here, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering, tackling complex technical challenges that shape the future of defense and aerospace. Whether it's designing real-time embedded software, developing advanced signal processing algorithms, or integrating mission-critical systems, you'll help deliver the technology that defines modern electronic warfare and situational awareness. What You'll Do As an Entry-Level Software Engineer, you'll join a multi-disciplinary team where you'll: Design, develop, and test software for advanced defense and space systems. Contribute to full lifecycle engineering-from coding and debugging to integration and system testing. Collaborate with system, hardware, and test engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Support field demonstrations, software installations, and system-level testing. Gain exposure to advanced technologies and tools while building the foundation for a long-term engineering career. Your First Year: The Year One (YO) Experience Every new engineer joins our Year One (YO) program-a curated experience designed to help you thrive from day one. Connect with peers and leaders across the company through team-building events and networking sessions. Participate in workshops, training modules, and mentorship opportunities that accelerate your technical and professional growth. Gain a dedicated peer mentor and support team to guide your first year as a BAE Systems engineer. Participate in rotations to build your technical skillset. Why You'll Love Working Here Every other Friday off with our 9/80 schedule. Meaningful mission: Your work directly supports the safety and success of those who serve. Mentorship and career growth: Structured support from experienced engineers and leaders. Collaborative culture: We celebrate diverse ideas, encourage curiosity, and value innovation. Excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
Requirements
- BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field received
- Less than one year of full-time professional software engineering experience (excluding internships)
- Proficiency in one or more high level programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python)
- Working knowledge of software design and code utilizing Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) techniques
- U.S. Person with the ability to obtain a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Security clearance (Secret or higher)
- Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools (e.g., version control, agile methods, DevOps pipelines)
- Prior internship or research experience in related field
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test software for advanced defense and space systems.
- Contribute to full lifecycle engineering-from coding and debugging to integration and system testing.
- Collaborate with system, hardware, and test engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Support field demonstrations, software installations, and system-level testing.
- Gain exposure to advanced technologies and tools while building the foundation for a long-term engineering career.
- Connect with peers and leaders across the company through team-building events and networking sessions.
- Participate in workshops, training modules, and mentorship opportunities that accelerate your technical and professional growth.
- Gain a dedicated peer mentor and support team to guide your first year as a BAE Systems engineer.
- Participate in rotations to build your technical skillset.
Benefits
- Every other Friday off with our 9/80 schedule.
- Meaningful mission: Your work directly supports the safety and success of those who serve.
- Mentorship and career growth: Structured support from experienced engineers and leaders.
- Collaborative culture: We celebrate diverse ideas, encourage curiosity, and value innovation.
- Excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
