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Software Engineer II

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Austin, TX
79K-135K Annually
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Austin, TX
79K-135K Annually
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Develop and test complex C++ software for embedded defense systems, including SIGINT, aircraft protection, radar warning, and electronic attack applications. Responsibilities include software design, coding, code modification, design evaluation, source control, and integration testing across Windows or Linux environments and ARM, x86-64, and GPU targets. The role is full-time onsite in Southern New Hampshire and may require occasional travel.
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Job Description
Come see what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
If you're looking to return to the workplace after a career pause or looking to dial back your hours from your current full-time role, we're the place for you! We know that your talents are a valuable addition to our team, and our schedule is flexible around your availability.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your opportunities to grow are limitless. In addition to learning alongside your team as you deliver software, you'll have the opportunity to take training courses online and in person to further grow your technical skills and domain knowledge. We also offer education benefits which can fund additional degrees in a related field of study. We pair new employees like you with a mentor - someone who's eager to welcome you to BAE Systems and help you get connected to and settled into the BAE Systems community.
The organization focuses on career development of our software engineers and advancement of the craft of software engineering. We work with you align your projects with your career aspirations, whether you're interested in becoming an experienced developer, subject matter expert, software leader, or landing in engineering or program management You will be working alongside other highly motivated engineers passionate about software and protecting our military service personnel. This position may require occasional travel to support integration and test event. Come join us as "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Job Description
We are looking for talented early career Software professionals to help us create the world's most advanced solutions in the area such as Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers. Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving threats to our nation's security and the war fighter.
In this exciting role, you will enjoy opportunities to take on diverse and challenging work assignments, flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and if you desire...become an expert or future technical leader in our engineering organization.
We have multiple positions in Southern New Hampshire, in facilities located in Nashua, Hudson, Merrimack and Manchester.
Job Responsibilities
• Duties include analyzing, designing, coding and code modification (typically in C++) of complex software designs for simple systems or subsystems or subsystems of larger systems. • You will be assisting in the evaluation of complex software designs to identify design flaws.• You will utilize either a Windows or Linux based software development environment. Embedded targets could range from ARM through high performance x86-64 CPUs and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). You will be integrating and testing in the selected target test environments.
We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and 2 years related work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience with Object Oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++
  • Experience with source code control tools
  • Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Secret Clearance (active within the last two years)
  • Real-time embedded development
  • GIT, Jira, Confluence
  • Agile Development experience
  • Designing and/or implementing software algorithms

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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, Inc.
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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