Develop, test, integrate, and support enterprise and embedded software for C2ISR tactical systems. Responsibilities include full software lifecycle activities, software testing and validation, containerized application development using Docker and Kubernetes, requirements and architecture work, documentation, and configuration management. The role is fully on-site and requires collaboration across technical and business teams. An active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI are required.
Job Description
Contingent upon contract award to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems and subsequent task orders.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You'll Do:
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations will be required.
Working Conditions:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee 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.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Contingent upon contract award to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems and subsequent task orders.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You'll Do:
- Write and test enterprise/embedded software for C2ISR systems
- Develop software test capabilities that validate SW designs
- Support multiple types of software test development including embedded, test, and application software for tactical systems
- Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support
- Design, develop integrate and test software containers for the above C2ISR systems
- Experience with S/W development configuration tools (e.g., Gitlab, Markdown)
- Containerization with Docker, and container deployment with Kubernetes
- Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations will be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Secret security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
- Experience in one or more of the following technology areas:
- Rust
- C/C++
- Java
- OMS/UCI
- Python
- Linux
- Messaging and protocols (ex.: Kafka, Protobuf, Active MQ, TCP/IP)
- Experience in designing, developing, and testing software for systems using the languages above.
- Understanding of and experience with deployment and operation of applications on Linux / Windows systems.
- Experience with object-oriented design.
- Experience with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- A working knowledge of Agile lifecycles and activities in each phase.
- Experience with requirements derivation and traceability.
- Experience in developing test, simulation, or verification applications in high-level languages.
- Testing frameworks (gtest, ctest, test-driven development, hardware-in-the-loop).
- Experience developing software in a Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) environment.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps processes.
- Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).
- Experience with requirements derivation.
- Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.
- Experience using Cameo or PlantUML for Design.
- Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.
- Experience with tactical system mission domain.
- Experience designing/developing an SDR.
- Experience with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee 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.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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