Software Engineer II

BAE Systems
Totowa, NJ

Job Description
Our employees work on the worlds most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, youll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industrys most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, were innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

We are seeking a Junior Level Software Engineer for our ECS Software organization in Totowa New Jersey. The Software organization develops and delivers high-quality Software solutions for our complex electronic products and various military electronic systems. In this role, you will be participating in technical efforts and decisions involving the maturation of Software Applications, working across multiple disciplines and collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Product Development Lifecycle. in a highly collaborative environment.

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.

Software Engineering is fast paced and dynamic. You will need to be self-motivated, and highly collaborative to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities:
  • Partner and collaborate with the program leaders to ensure program objectives are achieved.
  • Developing your technical and professional skills
  • Supporting the technical design, development, integration and release of our BAE Systems Software.
  • Work closely with product line engineering to ensure alignment and understanding of the required capabilities and functions.
  • Responsible for implementation of Software Solutions Strategy and processes
  • Develop and maintaining the SW test solutions to improve product testability while increasing yield throughout the test process. Integrate software solutions to validate and tune products, provide training to technicians in the art of troubleshooting and work to optimize throughput.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Must have at least an active Secret level clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree in CS (Computer Science), CE (Computer Engineering) with at least 2 years of professional SW development experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 2+ years or comparable test engineering related experience preferred.
  • Experience developing Electronic Warfare systems.
  • Proficient in the Software Development Life Cycle and Software languages such as C++, C# and Python.
  • Experienced in Real Time Operating Systems such as RedHat and/or RTLinux
  • Experienced in Hands on integration testing of electronic systems

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • A continuous improvement mindset to enhance Software development through process modernization.
  • Proven performance in software design and development.
  • Experience Developing and Integrating Software
  • Experience with TestStand, LabView, or other test software tools
  • Experience with the entire product life cycle development: Requirements review, test plan creation, coding, and integration of test SW with test stands.
  • Experience with SW version control and bug tracking tools.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86580 - $147186

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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers 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 services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but its what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.
Posted 2026-07-17

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