Principal Software Engineer (Sign-on bonus available)

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Austin, TX, USA
Hybrid
118K-201K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Develop and integrate C++ software for electronic warfare, SIGINT, and related defense systems. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers, interact with customers, prioritize backlog, participate in milestone reviews, evaluate complex designs, and support automated digital delivery and verification activities.
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Job Description
We are looking for a talented, experienced software engineer to join our SW Development team to help us create the world's most advanced solutions in the area such as Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack (EA) for our defense-related customers. Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving challenges and threats to our nation's security and the war fighter.
You will be an integrated team member, with growth opportunities, collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers, primarily in the phases of Development, Integration and Testing. This position is customer-facing and offers the opportunity for regular customer interaction.
You will prepare project documentation intended to be used within complex programs or across sets of programs in accordance with established processes. We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and be a leader in our engineering organization. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform backlog prioritization in coordination with management and the customer
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • On-time delivery of contract deliverables with acceptable quality and 90%+ first pass customer acceptance.
  • Plan/participate in formal software development milestone reviews with the engineering team as well as the customer
  • Evaluate complex software designs to identify design flaws.
  • Working with collaborative tools and supporting development of an automated digital delivery capability
  • Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of experienc
  • Secret Clearance (active within the last two years)
  • Proficient in C++
  • Object Oriented Design/Development
  • Experience with software engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
  • Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
  • C++
  • Secret Clearance
  • GIT, Jira, Bitbucket, Visual Studio

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Full life-cycle software development
  • Software automated test development and execution
  • Experience with Agile Development and DevSecOps
  • Experience using software tools like Jira, Confluence, BitBucket and ClearCase
  • Software/Firmware interface definition development
  • Experience with Embedded Software Development
  • Linux
  • Containerized based SW development
  • I&T Experience
  • EW Software Experience
  • DevSecOps
  • Agile
  • Works well in a team environment
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of experience
  • Active Secret clearance within the last two years
  • Proficient in C++
  • Object Oriented Design/Development
  • Experience with software engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
  • Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
  • GIT
  • Jira
  • Bitbucket
  • Visual Studio
  • Full life-cycle software development
  • Software automated test development and execution
  • Agile Development and DevSecOps experience
  • Experience using Confluence and ClearCase
  • Software/Firmware interface definition development
  • Embedded Software Development
  • Linux
  • Containerized-based software development
  • Integration & Test (I&T) experience
  • Electronic Warfare (EW) software experience

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.

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The Company
HQ: Falls Church, VA
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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