FAST Labs - Software Engineer - All Levels

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

1d•$132,962 - $226,035•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking to hire software engineers at all experience levels to join their FAST Labs™ team in Merrimack, New Hampshire. This role is for technologists who are passionate about designing, writing, integrating, and testing cutting-edge software for challenging algorithms, platforms, and environments. FAST Labs is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector, operating in a fast-paced environment focused on creating prototypes and proofs of concept with minimal process and documentation. The team develops advanced capabilities in areas such as advanced electronics, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, and microelectronics, collaborating with a broad innovation ecosystem. Due to the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and secure access to sensitive information, this role requires full-time, on-site work at a BAE Systems facility.

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
6+ years of professional software development (2+ years if earned a Master’s degree in STEM field)
Advanced-level experience with Object Oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++11 (or later)
Advanced-level experience developing for and operating in a Linux Environment
Knowledge of software architectures, industry best practices, and emerging software technologies
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
Experience developing algorithms in MATLAB or converting MATLAB algorithms to C++
Development experience with Python
General Purpose Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) OPENCL or CUDA development experience is highly desired
Experience in a rapid prototype environment
Real-time, embedded, multi-threaded, low latency development and/or Linux application development
Experience with DevSecOps, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), or automated release management
Experience with containerization (e.g. Podman/Docker) and developing software in containerized environments
Cloud Native Technologies experience (e.g. Kubernetes, Harbor, Helm, etc.)
Experience developing applications that cover several of: distributed, multi-threaded, real time, embedded, low latency, DSP, device control, or military systems.
RF, Radar, EO/IR, Electronic Warfare, Signal Processing or Software Defined Radio experience.
Software reverse engineering, RF or software cyber experience.
Embedded Linux experience (Yocto, Buildroot, Petalinux, etc.)
Knowledge of Digital Engineering methodologies and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.

Responsibilities

Design, write, integrate, and test cutting edge software based around challenging algorithms, platforms, and environments.
Develop advanced capabilities in areas such as advanced electronics, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, microelectronics.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, including DoD/IC/OGA labs, research teams, universities, small businesses, and venture firms/accelerators.
Create prototype, proof of concept, and low volume products in a fast-paced environment with minimal process and documentation requirements.