Sr Prin Software Engineer for Space Payloads - SIGN-ON BONUS

BAE SystemsMerrimack, NH
$130,355 - $221,603Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for strong embedded software developers with a love for space and an enthusiasm for learning new tools and technology. Our teams are growing, and as a software engineer working with our Space Systems' programs, you would be partnered with domain SMEs and a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver software solutions enabling exciting new capabilities. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Requirements

  • An existing Top Secret clearance
  • 8+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably with C++
  • Team leadership experience or aptitude
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • US citizenship status

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with the space domain and/or software-defined radios
  • Experience with OpenC3's COSMOS (https://openc3.com/) and NASA's cFS
  • Experience creating automated build pipelines such as, gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible, & Atlassian tools

Responsibilities

  • Shape the design & development of an embedded space payload application in C++ or C
  • Collaborate across sites and across disciplines to bring a new capability to life
  • Efficiently respond to developing requirements

Benefits

  • health, dental, and vision insurance
  • health savings accounts
  • a 401(k) savings plan
  • disability coverage
  • life and accident insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • legal plan
  • discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • paid parental leave
  • military leave
  • bereavement leave
  • any applicable federal and state sick leave
  • company recognition program
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