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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

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Hybrid
Endicott, NY
107K-183K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Endicott, NY
107K-183K Annually
Senior level
This role involves architecting, implementing, and validating cybersecurity features for embedded control systems, ensuring software security standards are met.
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Job Description
Bring your Embedded Software and Security Engineering talent to perform software development activities such as architecting, designing and implementing software product security features, performing product security integration, and supporting validation for complex embedded control systems.
***Sign on Bonus and relocation assistance offered for this position!
Engineers at our Endicott NY location support the following Business Areas:
Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS)
In Controls & Avionics Solutions, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop the next generation of avionics - whether it is fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, or power management.
http://www.baesystems-ps.com/interactive/cas.htm
Power & Propulsion Solutions (PPS)
In Power & Propulsion Solutions, we're involved with everything from providing efficient power management on military vehicles to developing eco-friendly, hybrid and electric systems for the commercial world. Be part of a team that is helping to keep the air we breathe much cleaner.
https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/product/hybridrive-propulsion-systems
Our Mission:
At Electronic Systems, we're passionate about creating solutions that transport millions of passengers every day. Whether it's a bus ride or a flight, our commercial electronic systems help people get where they need to go. We're committed to innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team.
In this Sr. Embedded Software Security Engineer role you will make impacts in the following ways;
  • Architecting software cybersecurity features into a real-time safety critical embedded control system.
  • Implementing cybersecurity features in software interfacing directly with hardware components as part of a cybersecurity board support package.
  • Implementing cybersecurity features in software at an application level including protection of data at rest and in transit.
  • Integrating cybersecurity features with existing software product code bases.
  • Applying cybersecurity standards, guidelines and best practices for the development of cybersecurity software.

What We Offer:
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real difference
  • Professional development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid work schedule where you balance your work on site and remote

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field with strong embedded software development background.
  • 5+ years of experience in embedded controls development with at least 3 years implementing and testing cybersecurity features.
  • Experience in full software lifecycle including requirements, design, coding, integration and verification.
  • Experience integrating on real-time, safety-critical electronic control systems that include hardware, software and programmable logic devices.
  • Experience with implementing cybersecurity capabilities leveraging features/components including any of the following; secure boot, cryptographic accelerators, Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) or Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
  • Understanding of purpose and usage of; cryptographic objects: Keys, Certs, CRLs; algorithms: SHA, AES, RSA, ECC, HMAC, GMAC, etc., and protocols: TLS/DTLS, IPSec, etc.
  • Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with C/C++, Python and assembly language programming
  • Experience performing static/dynamic code analysis.
  • Technical writing skills: capable of creating required engineering documentation.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Master's Degree in related engineering field
  • 5+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development, including familiarity with systems such as flight controls, engine controls or mission systems, with at least 3 years of product security experience.
  • CSSLP certification or equivalent certification
  • Experience applying any of the following security processes; DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DO-326A Airworthiness Security Process Specification or ISO-21434 Road Vehicle Security.
  • Experience with MITRE's CVEs, CWEs, CAPEC and ATT&CK.
  • Experience with Multi-core and ARM processing hardware.
  • Experience with safety critical development guidelines including ARP4754, DO-178B/C, DO-254, ISO-26262 or equivalent safety process requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership
  • Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Motivated self-starter with good problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability, with good planning and organizational skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.

Top Skills

Aes
Assembly Language
C/C++
Cryptographic Accelerators
Ecc
Gmac
Hardware Security Modules (Hsms)
Hmac
Ipsec
Python
Rsa
Secure Boot
Sha
Tls/Dtls
Trusted Execution Environments (Tees)
Trusted Platform Modules (Tpms)

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