BAE Systems

Job Description

Empower national defense. Advance your career. Make a difference.

Come join the BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) group in Hudson, New Hampshire and become part of a mission-driven team that develops advanced technologies to protect national security and support critical military operations. We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to play a key role in supporting the Portable Mission Planning System (PMPS) team on the Compass Call electronic attack program.

In this role you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of the PMPS ground support system used by the U.S. Air Force to plan tactical mission details for Compass Call aircraft. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across systems, hardware, and test engineering throughout all phases of the software lifecycle.

For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to step into a team lead role, providing technical leadership and mentoring while guiding a high performing Agile team.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement high-quality software solutions for mission planning systems
• Contribute to and create key project artifacts, including architecture and design documents
• Develop and integrate GUI-based application software in a Windows environment
• Collaborate in an Agile team environment with cross-functional engineering groups
• Support full software lifecycle activities including development, integration, and test
• Leverage modern tools and technologies to enhance system performance and maintainability

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, inclusive culture and will provide you with opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, and incorporate new technologies needed to become an emerging leader in our engineering organization.

This position is primarily an in-office position with opportunities to work from home on occasion.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, and minimum of 6 years work experience
• Proficiency in Windows application development, including recent C# experience
• Experience with GUI development and object-oriented design principles
• Applied experience with some/all the following tools: Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Git, Visual Studio, Entity Framework
• Software development using Agile methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Experience with full life-cycle software development, integration, processes, and methodologies
• Background in mission planning development and utilization of the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) framework
• Understanding of Next-Generation Open Mission Systems (NOMS) or Joint Open Mission Systems (JOMS) architectures
• Foundation in modern design and implementation principles
• Experience with Windows Forms

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070

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 it’s 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 team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll 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.