Senior Software Engineer

  • BAE Systems
  • Huntsville, AL, 35801
  • Full Time
  • Experienced

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Job Description:

We are seeking multiple talented and motivated senior software engineers to join Survivability, Targeting & Sensing Solutions' (STS) rapidly growing workforce at BAE Systems - Electronics Systems sector. If you are someone who wants to make a difference and be part of a collaborative team building innovative products that protect our nation's warfighters, we are the place for you. Our mission is: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us". You can be part of the team that brings our warfighters home safely.

STS integrates state of the art sensors, displays and lasers into offerings that provide superior imaging, targeting, guidance, and survivability capabilities.

Your work will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

  • Independently design and implement complex Infrared Aircraft protection systems for real-time, embedded platforms.
  • Leverage sound Object-Oriented software principles within existing software development strategies and processes.
  • Perform full software lifecycle activities including requirements development, design, implementation, integration and test, troubleshooting, and produce product documentation.
  • Assist in the development of cost estimates and proposal preparation.

BAE Systems' is a company where growth and training opportunities are abundant. You will hone your existing software skills and learn new ones as you develop systems that protect our nation's warfighters.

Candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Typical Education & Experience 
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education 

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Possess strong problem-solving skills that translate to working software
  • High-level language proficiency in one or more: C/C++, Ada, Python
  • Real-time embedded development experience
  • Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
  • Linux (RHEL) and real-time operating system exposure
  • Software version control systems: GIT, IBM Rational ClearCase


Preferred Skills and Education 
  • Experience writing software for Digital Signal Processing architectures
  • Software automated test development and execution
  • Proficiency using GIT, JIRA, and Bit Bucket
  • Ability and desire to move between languages and platforms

Company Description:

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 90,000 employees delivering 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 and services.
The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, ES employs approximately 13,000 people globally, with engineering and manufacturing functions primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression

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