Principal Software Engineer

Job Description
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's 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, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities; your opportunities to grow are limitless. In addition to learning alongside your team as you deliver software, you'll have the opportunity to take training courses online and in person to further grow your technical skills and domain knowledge. We also offer educational benefits which can fund additional degrees in a related field of study. We will provide you with opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and become an expert and future technical leader in our engineering organization.
BAE Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to support the Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS) product line, in the Countermeasures & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions business area. As an industry leader in EO/IR and RF technologies, ISS is dedicated to advancing multi-platform detection, tracking and defeat of incoming threats to support aircraft, ground vehicle and maritime survivability.
In this role, you will:

• Be a part of a team of software developers working software implementation for our state-of-the-art threat detection solutions to include the 2-Color Advanced Warning System (2CAWS) and the AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) products.
• Design, develop, and test complex software and tools for EO/IR technologies.
• Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers in one or more of the phases of Project Planning, Requirements Development, Design, Development, Integration and Test
• Utilize either a Windows or Linux based software development environment. Embedded targets could range from ARM through high performance x86-64 CPUs and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). You will be integrating and testing in the selected target test environments.
• Participate in external project interactions with customers and other companies as needed.
• Work mainly onsite with the ability to telecommute occasionally.

Who you are:

• You thrive in a collaborative team environment and enjoy hearing differing perspectives.
• You enjoy working with others to solve hard problems and mentor junior engineers.
• You take pride in delivering quality in everything you do.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, and minimum of 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Secret Clearance (active within the last two years)
• Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation
• Demonstrated working proficiency with modern C++ 17 or later
• Experience using scripting languages, such as Python or Bash
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills that translate to working software
• Proficient with source code control tools

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Real-time Embedded Software Development
• Experience with Agile Development and DevSecOps
• Experience developing Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Experience or willingness to code in Ada and Python
• Experience using software tools like Jira, Confluence BitBucket, Gitlab
• Experience with Containers including Docker, Podman or Kubernetes
• Software automated test development and execution
• Software modeling experience
• Software algorithm development
• Software Leadership experience
• Desire to lead technical teams

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.