BAE Systems, Inc.
Software Integrator / Developer - Weapons Direction Systems - Mid Level
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Integrates, migrates, updates, evaluates, and rehosts legacy software for Naval Ship Weapons Direction Systems in modern hardware environments. Develops Ada, C, and C++ software in VxWorks and real-time embedded environments; performs system-of-systems integration, configuration management, design reviews, troubleshooting, and testing. Collaborates with internal and external engineers and customers to deliver reliable software for U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales programs. Occasional domestic and international travel supports land-based and shipboard testing.
Job Description
The position involves collaborating with a team of software integrators and test engineers to update and migrate legacy software, used for Naval Ship Weapons Direction Systems, into a new hardware environment as part of a naval system mid-life modernization effort. The program for hardware modernization and software migration involves USN work and USN-supported Foreign Military Sales integration efforts.
This position will require working knowledge of Ada, a working knowledge of other languages like C and C++, and a familiarity with the VxWorks Operating System (OS) environment. It also requires a demonstrated strong ability to solve complex computer problems, and a good understanding of the interoperability between various elements of a naval defense system.
The individual shall be a self-starter that will work independently as well as in a team environment, and provide valuable insights and creative and successful engineering strategies.
The candidate will support the rehost of existing computer programs, software update development, problem resolution, software evaluation/analysis, software configuration management, review of software design changes, and will work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet their expectations and arrive in a timely manner.
The candidate will be required to effectively communicate with diverse sets of external engineers to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from existing legacy software updates to transition implementation and system of systems integration analysis. Occasional travel will be required to various facilities to participate in system testing
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • B.S. degree in STEM discipline• 4+ years of programming integration experience • Experience with Naval Ship Systems Integration• Experience/Expertise with ADA and C software programming languages• Experience with C++ software programming language in stand alone computing environments• Proficient with VxWorks Operating Systems• Experience in Real-time embedded software development• Develop, maintain, and evaluate software by utilizing software development products and programming languages• Knowledge of software migration and system rehosting• Excellent cognitive, organizational, documentation, and written/verbal communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment• Must be able to support Domestic and Foreign travel• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • B.S. degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering • Experience with STANDARD Missile integration or Naval Ship Weapons Direction Systems
- particularly WDS Mk 14 influenced designs• Experience with Versa Module Europa (VME) environments• Experience in Weapon System/Defense software integrtaion / development of complex and high reliability software• Strong understanding of software integration / development lifecycle and quality assurance methodologies• Participation in Land-Based Test Site (LBTS) and shipboard test events• Experience with USN or USN-supported Foreign Military Sales projects • Active Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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 Intelligence & Security, based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.
The position involves collaborating with a team of software integrators and test engineers to update and migrate legacy software, used for Naval Ship Weapons Direction Systems, into a new hardware environment as part of a naval system mid-life modernization effort. The program for hardware modernization and software migration involves USN work and USN-supported Foreign Military Sales integration efforts.
This position will require working knowledge of Ada, a working knowledge of other languages like C and C++, and a familiarity with the VxWorks Operating System (OS) environment. It also requires a demonstrated strong ability to solve complex computer problems, and a good understanding of the interoperability between various elements of a naval defense system.
The individual shall be a self-starter that will work independently as well as in a team environment, and provide valuable insights and creative and successful engineering strategies.
The candidate will support the rehost of existing computer programs, software update development, problem resolution, software evaluation/analysis, software configuration management, review of software design changes, and will work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet their expectations and arrive in a timely manner.
The candidate will be required to effectively communicate with diverse sets of external engineers to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from existing legacy software updates to transition implementation and system of systems integration analysis. Occasional travel will be required to various facilities to participate in system testing
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • B.S. degree in STEM discipline• 4+ years of programming integration experience • Experience with Naval Ship Systems Integration• Experience/Expertise with ADA and C software programming languages• Experience with C++ software programming language in stand alone computing environments• Proficient with VxWorks Operating Systems• Experience in Real-time embedded software development• Develop, maintain, and evaluate software by utilizing software development products and programming languages• Knowledge of software migration and system rehosting• Excellent cognitive, organizational, documentation, and written/verbal communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment• Must be able to support Domestic and Foreign travel• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • B.S. degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering • Experience with STANDARD Missile integration or Naval Ship Weapons Direction Systems
- particularly WDS Mk 14 influenced designs• Experience with Versa Module Europa (VME) environments• Experience in Weapon System/Defense software integrtaion / development of complex and high reliability software• Strong understanding of software integration / development lifecycle and quality assurance methodologies• Participation in Land-Based Test Site (LBTS) and shipboard test events• Experience with USN or USN-supported Foreign Military Sales projects • Active Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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 Intelligence & Security, based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.
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