Software Engineer Principal – Internal Tools

BAE Systems•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$107,359 - $182,510•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Tools team is a multi-skilled development team looking for a talented software engineer to aid our business objectives. This role will expose you to multiple technology platforms and solution spaces while collaborating across several departmental teams. Be ready to create, innovate and be an active member of our team. At BAE Systems, we're dedicated to innovating for the future and protecting those who protect us. The Navigation and Sensor Systems business develops next generation advanced military Global Positioning Systems (GPS) products. The Internal Tools team is a cross-functional team supporting BAE’s mission by developing innovative software tools to aid business applications and processes. Our goal is to innovate the way we work by increasing efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline and minimum 4 years of work experience
Knowledgeable in the Software Development Life Cycle and related tools
Proficient in the Python language
Experience with AI agentic coding and implementing Large Language Models
Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills that translate to working software
Ability to adhere to a hybrid working schedule (on-site at least 60% of the time)
Must be a US Citizen able to obtain security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Django development framework
Experience with full-stack development, postgreSQL, and CSS
Experience with script development, bash, PowerShell, or Visual Basic
Experience with SmartBear Collaborator or other review software
Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
Experience with source code control tools such as SVN and git
Experience building & using CI/CD automation pipelines (Jenkins, Bamboo, others)
Experience developing in Linux Operating System

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and deploy new software solutions on diverse tech platforms.
Craft custom scripts and integrations to streamline our existing systems and free up our team to focus on higher-value work.
Translate customer needs into clear technical requirements for new products.
Participate in code reviews and Change Control Boards, ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our products.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve our team’s workflows and leverage new technologies to boost productivity.
Offer technical support for existing products, helping our team and our colleagues succeed.