Software Engineer (SME)

BAE Systems • Sterling, VA

124d • $146,670 - $249,330

About The Position

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science.
• Minimum of 16 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on programming and scripting experience in Python with 5 to 7 years of experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in network automation.
• Experience operating in a CI/CD/DevOps/Agile fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to Cisco IOS, IOS XR, NX-OS, and Junos operating systems.

Nice To Haves

• IT project management experience.
• Familiarity with Scrum, Lean, Agile, and DevOps.
• Experience with Service Now.

Responsibilities

• Serve as part of a software development team to deliver automated solutions for standard network services support of a large IT infrastructure project.
• Lead complex automation projects and guide junior developers.
• Develop automated testing scripts with integration to a CI/CD pipeline using Python PyATS or similar testing framework and Jenkins.
• Develop data models and understand Yang.
• Utilize network automation tools such as Ansible and Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree