CEMA - Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Empower national defense. Advance your career. Make a difference. At BAE Systems, we’re shaping the future of electronic warfare. Join our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area in Hudson, NH to support the Compass Call program, one of the most strategic efforts in U.S. Air Force electronic attack as we expand our capabilities to support growing global demand for advanced electronic warfare systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll develop advanced mission software that disrupts adversary radar and communication networks, with applications spanning both domestic operations and international customers. This role is ideal for a mid-career engineer ready to take ownership of complex technical challenges. You’ll work with modern C++ and C# in secure Linux environments, contribute to real-time mission software, and collaborate closely with systems and test teams. Along the way, you’ll mentor junior engineers and help strengthen our technical bench for future mission success. Why Join Us: At BAE Systems, you’ll work at the intersection of technology and national defense. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll have an opportunity to: Apply your expertise to real-world, high-impact defense challenges. Collaborate daily with top engineers across disciplines. Develop skills in real-time systems, DevSecOps, and international programs. Enjoy balance and flexibility with our 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off). This is a full-time, onsite role at our Hudson, NH facility, offering the chance to make a lasting impact on one of BAE Systems' most strategic defense programs, with opportunities to shape the future of electronic warfare capabilities for the US and its allies.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
- 4+ years of professional software development experience.
- Proficiency in object-oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++, C, C#, or Java.
- Experience developing in Linux environments.
- Hands-on experience with version control and collaboration tools (Git, Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Knowledge of real-time embedded systems, signal processing, SDRs, or RF communications
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
- Experience with software verification, validation, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement object-oriented software solutions for mission-critical applications.
- Support system integration and verification, ensuring performance across multiple baselines.
- Contribute to the development of advanced processing frameworks and real-time mission planning tools.
- Apply Agile and DevSecOps methodologies, using CI/CD pipelines and modern collaboration tools.
- Diagnose, debug, and resolve complex software issues.
- Collaborate with Systems, and Test engineers to solve cross-disciplinary technical challenges.
- Adapt mission software for foreign military sales programs (e.g., Italy).
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.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
