We will pair you with a mentor and provide you with opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and make an impact within the larger engineering team. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Job Responsibilities
Developing embedded software for classified programs.
Translating mathematical algorithms created in MatLab and Python into high performance code using C, C++ or GPUs.
Developing software for micro controllers
Duties include analyzing, designing, coding and code modification (typically in C++ and Python) of complex software designs for simple systems or subsystems or subsystems of larger systems.
Evaluate complex software designs to identify design flaws.
Prepare design documentation, in accordance with established processes.
Utilize a 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.
You may participate in external project interactions with other companies.
Desire to become a subject matter expert in low level embedded system software.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Secret Clearance (active within the last two years)
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and 1+ years related work experience or equivalent experience
Experience with Object Oriented design, development practices, and implementation
Experience with Linux software development
Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Real-time embedded development
Experience using Python, Ada, or Modern C++
Strong programming skills in C and C++
Experience with Real-time Embedded Software Development
Experience debugging software on low level systems
Experience with GPUs, Micro Controllers, JTAG debugging
Agile Development experience
Experience using software collaboration and version control tools such as Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, and GitLab
Experience with Containers including Docker, Podman or Kubernetes
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.
