Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Navigation and Sensor Systems

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Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Hybrid
88K-150K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Where purpose connects.
The Role
Design, develop, integrate, verify, and document real-time embedded software for military GPS receivers. Analyze requirements, define architectures and interfaces, develop tools, support field demonstrations and customers, and mentor engineers. The role spans the full software lifecycle and requires collaboration across engineering teams developing products for airborne, ground, and weapons applications.
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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.
In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions.
BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with engineering experience and a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry-leading GPS products. Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, developing and verifying software for real-time embedded GPS receivers for military airborne, ground and weapons applications. This position offers abundant opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of GPS technology and receiver architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our Modernized GPS receiver products.
As a part of this team, you will have responsibilities spanning all phases of the software engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, code development, integration, verification, and documentation. Assignments my include tasks such as developing software tools, supporting field demonstration efforts, providing customer support, and mentorship of other engineers. The successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled with a variety of development and test tools as well as proficient in the development of embedded hardware/software applications.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline, and 4 plus years of direct related experience
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Have the ability to obtain a DoW Security Clearance
  • High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
  • A genuine desire to learn and innovate
  • Desire to contribute to a results-oriented product development team
  • Solid understanding of software development processes for real-time embedded applications
  • Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
  • Ability to work well with a diverse team

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience working with software and systems engineering processes
  • Experience with leadership as a part of program execution
  • Software requirements and architectural skills with functional decomposition, subsystem interface definition, technology application, and analysis
  • Experience with real-time embedded hardware systems
  • Experience with Jira, Cameo, MagicDraw and DOORS
  • Experience with Ada, C, C++, Java or other high-order languages in real-time embedded applications
  • Experience with Python scripting
  • A working knowledge of Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing, or Kalman Filter Theory.
  • Experience with modernized software development processes (e.g. Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
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.
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 a STEM discipline
  • 4 or more years of directly related experience
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to obtain a Department of War security clearance
  • Understanding of software development processes for real-time embedded applications
  • Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse team
  • Experience with software and systems engineering processes
  • Leadership experience in program execution
  • Software requirements and architecture experience, including functional decomposition and subsystem interface definition
  • Experience with real-time embedded hardware systems
  • Experience with Jira, Cameo, MagicDraw, and DOORS
  • Experience with Ada, C, C++, Java, or other high-level languages in real-time embedded applications
  • Experience with Python scripting
  • Knowledge of communication systems, digital signal processing, or Kalman filter theory
  • Experience with Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps development processes

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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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