CEMA Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Empower national defense. Advance your career. Make a difference. Join BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area, where you’ll contribute to the Compass Call program—a premier initiative delivering next-generation electronic warfare capabilities to protect military aircraft. By disrupting adversary communications and radar systems, your work will directly strengthen national security and empower warfighters on the front line. We are seeking a Software Engineer with a strong background in C++ and DevSecOps practices to support the development of our core infrastructure and base installs. This role is critical to ensuring stability, security, and scalability across mission-critical subsystems. With long-term program funding, expanding international sales, and a strong pipeline of technical challenges, this is an opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of defense technology. Why Join Us: At BAE Systems, you’ll make an impact that matters. Here you’ll: Contribute to a mission of national and global importance. Work alongside a talented engineering team in a collaborative environment. Develop your skills with continuous learning and mentoring opportunities. Thrive in a secure, long-term program environment backed by strong funding. 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.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
- 4 years of professional software development experience with focus on infrastructure and base installs
- Strong proficiency in modern coding languages (C++, C#) in a Linux environment
- Experience with build systems for large scale C++ projects
- Knowledge of software packaging (RPM) and deployment processes
- Experience with Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
- Familiarity with Jenkins and containerization tools (e.g. Docker)
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills
Nice To Haves
- Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Experience integrating Artifactory with build tools
- Prior experience creating installation frameworks or automated deployment bundles
- Background working on defense, aerospace, or mission-critical programs
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of infrastructure and base installs supporting mission software.
- Build and maintain secure, modern frameworks in C++/C# on Linux environments.
- Implement DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment.
- Configure and maintain Jenkins agents/nodes and containerized environments (Docker).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, hardware, and test engineering) to resolve integration challenges.
- Support the packing and deployment processes (RPMs).
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- an 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
