Systems Software Principal Engineer

BAE Systems

1d • $107,359 - $182,510

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an individual to fill the role of a Systems Software Engineer. You will gain experience in one of the largest government contracts while reviewing software development in every facet of today's best practices. The ideal candidate would provide a mix of software and systems engineering expertise while also understanding software development practices. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next-generation Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System.

Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status

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Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of related experience
• Experience with systems engineering practices, procedures and application to software development
• Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal/written communications skills and peer-to-leader presentations
• Ability to work in a dynamic setting that includes variable workloads and shifting priorities
• Ability to take initiative and execute tasks with limited day-to-day direction
• Experience with any coding or scripting language
• Experience with Agile software metrics (e.g., burnup/burndown, velocity, code coverage)
• ​​​​Aerospace Software Standards (DO-178C, ARINC-653, ARINC-661, MISRA C, etc.)
• Agile/SAFe/Lean development
• Experience with software requirements development
• DevSecOps pipelines, tools and techniques operated within a cloud-based environmen

Responsibilities

• Support Command Systems software development
• Act as Software Subject Matter Expert to review and define software systems requirements, specification documents, processes, plans, guides, and reports
• Support software program office lead engineers with software acquisition, integration, strategic planning and communications
• Coordinate with other teams, agencies, and stakeholders in the development and evaluation of software systems engineering requirements
• Track and evaluate program progress by analyzing software metrics and earned value
• Learn and apply innovative Model Based (Systems) Engineering (MBE/MBSE) approaches to Software Acquisition and Development
• Support government initiatives towards modern software acquisition and development methodologies such as Agile and DevSecOps

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal