Software Engineer II
About The Position
Join BAE Systems and help advance the software that supports one of the nation’s most enduring and capable reconnaissance aircraft. As part of the U-2 program, you’ll work on mission critical software that enhances self-protection and situational awareness for the warfighter, keeping it safe in contested environments. We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team. This position offers the chance to make a lasting impact on one of the most legendary programs in the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) portfolio while advancing your own career. In this role you will help create and sustain complex software solutions in the areas of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers. This is a fast-paced Agile environment where you will deliver continuous innovation to our customers and support our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role/program, the expectation is that this job will be performed fully on site in Nashua, NH.
Requirements
- Secret Security Clearance (active within the past two years)
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field and 2+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent
- Proficiency in C++
- Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills that translate to working software
- Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
- Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
Nice To Haves
- Current JAVA software development experience
- Real-time embedded software design and implementation
- Experience with legacy VxWorks systems
- Experience with Agile Development
- Experience using WindRiver and Tornado development environments
- Experience using scripting languages, such as Python
- Working knowledge of Atlassian Suite
Responsibilities
- Analyze, design, code, and modify software components (typically in C++) for simple systems and for subsystems integrated into larger system architectures
- Utilize Windows based software development environment
- Develop and test software updates for legacy VxWorks systems and evolve processes to incorporate modern methods and tools.
- Support software lifecycle activities, including requirement analysis, design documentation, coding, testing, debugging, and system verification.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including systems, hardware, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration.
- Ensure compliance with software development standards and security protocols.
Benefits
- At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
