Principal Software Engineer
About The Position
Join BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area and lead the development of the next‑generation RF software for the P‑8A Poseidon Self‑Protection (P8‑ASP) program. Building on a $95 million U.S. Navy contract, which is BAE’s electronic‑warfare solution that detects, exploits, and counters advanced missile threats, you will help shape a capability of strategic importance. As a member of the software development team, you will help evolve the RF‑interface CSCI and integrate the 3U Direct Digital IRAD capability, delivering the performance and reliability needed to protect the Poseidon crew and enable operations in contested environments. In this software engineering role you will design, implement, and unit‑test high‑performance RF signal‑processing algorithms using modern C++ on Linux, and develop supporting tools and scripts in Python for simulation, data analysis, and verification. You will work closely with systems, hardware, and test engineers to translate requirements into clean, maintainable code, and you will participate in code reviews, static‑analysis, and continuous‑integration processes to ensure software quality and airworthiness compliance. Experience with real‑time processing, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, and open‑architecture integration will enable you to contribute effectively to rapid‑prototype builds and low‑rate production deliveries. You will collaborate in an Agile, DevSecOps‑driven environment, using the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) and Git for source control and CI/CD pipelines. While the position is primarily based at BAE’s state‑of‑the‑art facilities, occasional travel to customer sites may be required to support integration activities, troubleshoot issues, and demonstrate software functionality. By delivering robust, high‑quality RF software you will directly support BAE Systems’ mission—We Protect Those Who Protect Us®—and help ensure the next generation of maritime aircraft remains safe and mission‑ready in the most demanding threat environments.
Requirements
- Active Secret Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and minimum of 10 years work experience or equivalent experience in Test Automation
- Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and motivate technical teams
- Experience in embedded software development in C/C++
- Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
- Software engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
- Software testing, validation, and verification activities
- Understanding of Agile and DevSecOps development practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong communication skills and ability to contribute to customer meetings, technical reviews, and design discussions
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering
- Full life-cycle software development
- Customer/Subcontractor interfacing
- Experience using Git/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence
Responsibilities
- design, implement, and unit‑test high‑performance RF signal‑processing algorithms using modern C++ on Linux
- develop supporting tools and scripts in Python for simulation, data analysis, and verification
- work closely with systems, hardware, and test engineers to translate requirements into clean, maintainable code
- participate in code reviews, static‑analysis, and continuous‑integration processes to ensure software quality and airworthiness compliance
- contribute effectively to rapid‑prototype builds and low‑rate production deliveries
- collaborate in an Agile, DevSecOps‑driven environment
- support integration activities, troubleshoot issues, and demonstrate software functionality
Benefits
- 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
- Employees may participate in the 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
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
