Principal Software Engineer

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

11d•$118,095 - $200,762•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Engineer to assist with the development of critical embedded systems for our Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PGSS) business. PGSS designs, develops, and manufactures state-of-the-art seeker, guidance, and control technologies for precision munitions. In this role, your technical expertise will be assisting in executing on design, implementation, and validation of complex embedded systems, with a strong focus on FPGA-based processing and embedded Linux environments. You will be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, reliable products. This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle challenging problems, work with unique state of the art technology, and make a significant contribution to national security. You’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Active Secret DoW clearance.
6+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
Experience with Xilinx FPGAs: including experience with Vivado, VHDL or Verilog, and embedded processor cores (e.g., MicroBlaze, Zynq).
Proficiency in C/C++ with a strong understanding of memory management, data structures, and algorithms.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience with hardware/software integration and testing.
Experience with model-based design tools (e.g., Simulink).
Experience with Xilinx SDSoC or Vitis.
Security focused development experience and understanding of common vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

Participate in the architectural design, development, integration, and testing of complex embedded systems utilizing Xilinx FPGAs and Embedded Linux.
Collaborate with the engineering team on standards, best practices, and design patterns.
Collaborate with systems engineers to translate requirements into robust and efficient software solutions.
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, serving as a subject matter expert.
Contribute to the development of technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test plans.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.