Principal Software Engineer

Job Description
Join BAE Systems' Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area and contribute to the development of cutting-edge Software Defined Radio (SDR) capabilities for the Compass Call program, a vital electronic warfare platform. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of high-performance software that controls and processes RF signals, enabling critical mission capabilities. This is an opportunity to work on a challenging and impactful program in a collaborative, Agile environment, leveraging modern software development practices and tools.
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test software for controlling and processing signals.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for modulation, demodulation, signal analysis, and jamming techniques.
• Integrate software components with hardware platforms, ensuring seamless operation and optimal performance.
• Participate in code reviews, contributing to high code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and test engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain software documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring system reliability and stability.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Git.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman).
• Experience developing software within an Agile team.
• Experience with Linux software development.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience integrating software in a lab setting with lab equipment.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs).
• Experience with Kernel and Driver Development.
• Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) software.
• Experience with software automated test development and execution.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).

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, Inc.
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.