Principal Software Engineer

Job Description
Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design and write software that really matters and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? At BAE Systems, our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving threats to our nation's security and the war fighter. We need your talent, motivation, and vision as a Software Engineer to join our Austin Texas team, developing Next Generation Electronic Systems Products and Solutions. Help us protect those that protect us.
BAE Systems in Austin, TX is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth. We are looking for talented Software professionals to help us create the world's most advanced solutions in areas including Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers. For this position, we are looking for a Software Engineer to apply her/his skills to developing high-quality, real-time embedded software for fielded electronics platforms.
BAE Systems' Countermeasures & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions business is a product-driven group dedicated to the mission. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future.
When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. We promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
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. We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and if you desire...become an expert or future technical leader in our engineering organization.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 4+ Years of Professional Experience and a Bachelors Degree in an Engineering Field
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Experience with C/C++, Python, Gitlab, and CI/CD
• Experience in Software Development in Linux
• Experience in Hands on Integrating Testing of Electronic systems
• Experience developing Software on an Agile team
• Experience with Automated Unit Testing Suites like GoogleTest or unittest

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience developing Real-time Embedded Software applications
• Experience developing on Complex Distributed Systems
• Containerized Development and Automation experience
• Experience in Software Development supporting a full project lifecycle
• Xilinx SoM or Nvidia Jetson development experience
• Experience with Yocto, Kernel and Driver Development
• Experience developing Safety Critical Software solutions
• Experience integrating with Cameras and Lasers
• MATLAB experience

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.