Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Join BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area and contribute to the development of cutting-edge Software Defined Radio (SDR) capabilities for the Compass Call program, a vital electronic warfare platform. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of high-performance software that controls and processes RF signals, enabling critical mission capabilities.

This is an opportunity to work on a challenging and impactful program in a collaborative, Agile environment, leveraging modern software development practices and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test software for controlling and processing signals.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for modulation, demodulation, signal analysis, and jamming techniques.
• Integrate software components with hardware platforms, ensuring seamless operation and optimal performance.
• Participate in code reviews, contributing to high code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and test engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain software documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring system reliability and stability.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Git.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman).
• Experience developing software within an Agile team.
• Experience with Linux software development.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience integrating software in a lab setting with lab equipment.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs).
• Experience with Kernel and Driver Development.
• Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) software.
• Experience with software automated test development and execution.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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.