Senior Principal Software Engineer

Job Description
See what youre missing. Our employees work on the worlds most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, were innovating for the future. And you can, too.

We are seeking talented, experienced Principal Level Software engineers to help us create the worlds most advanced solutions in the area such as Electronic Warfare, Secure Communications and Networking, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers. Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving challenges and threats to our nations security and the war fighter.

The Totowa, NJ Software organization develops and delivers Software solutions for our complex electronic products to our internal engineering teams and external testing sites.

In addition to software development responsibilities, you will be responsible for partnering with other discipline leads on the programs to help ensure that program objectives are met, and that software engineering has consistent, predictable performance. You will also participate directly on Software development efforts across the business area.

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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS Degree in Engineering with at least 8 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8+ years or comparable test engineering related experience preferred.
• Good familiarity with the Software Development Process
• 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
• Excellent leadership and communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior success participating in team efforts.
• A continuous improvement mindset to enhance Software development through process modernization.
• Proven performance in software design and development.
• Experience Developing and Integrating Application Software
• Good leadership and communication skills.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145049 - $246584

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.