Senior Principal Software Engineer - RFCM Development

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Manchester, NH, USA
Hybrid
123K-209K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Lead development and integration of RFCM software for an Electronic Warfare system on military aircraft. Design, implement, and test service-based C++ software, perform lab integration, produce test artifacts, reconcile requirements, estimate risks/status, and lead an experienced technical team. Must work onsite and hold recent Secret clearance.
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Job Description
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 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 chances to grow are limitless. You will be an integrated team member, collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers in one or more of the phases of Project Planning, Requirements Development, Design, Development, Integration and Testing. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
We are looking for a talented Senior Principal Software engineer to work in the area of RFCM development and integration. The opening is for a large and dynamic program developing an Electronic Warfare (EW) product onboard a military aircraft. The candidate must have a deep knowledge of EW countermeasures and the ability to lead an experienced technical team.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Secret Security Clearance (active within the past two years).
  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and minimum of 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
  • Deep knowledge of EW countermeasures
  • Proven ability to lead an experienced development team
  • Proven ability to create complex designs, working with both existing baselines and new-start projects
  • Proven knowledge in service-based architecture
  • Proven ability to create test artifacts, execute and capture test results
  • Lab integration experience with complex systems
  • Ability to partner with senior technical and project leads to provide estimates, status, risks and opportunities
  • Ability to evaluate, create, and reconcile requirements across multiple baselines or projects
  • Familiar with Git, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong C++ experience
  • Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
  • Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
  • Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience in identifying software risk areas in a design to mitigate technical risk

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $122870 - $208890
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

  • Secret Security Clearance (active within the past two years)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field and minimum of 8 years work experience or equivalent
  • Deep knowledge of EW countermeasures
  • Proven ability to lead an experienced development team
  • Proven ability to create complex designs with existing baselines and new-start projects
  • Proven knowledge in service-based architecture
  • Proven ability to create test artifacts, execute tests, and capture test results
  • Lab integration experience with complex systems
  • Ability to partner with senior technical and project leads to provide estimates, status, risks and opportunities
  • Ability to evaluate, create, and reconcile requirements across multiple baselines or projects
  • Familiarity with Git, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Code
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong C++ experience
  • Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
  • Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
  • Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
  • Experience in identifying software risk areas in a design to mitigate technical risk

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with employer matching (varying by business unit) and added financial protections like life and accident insurance are consistently part of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave from date of hire, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, backup care, and caregiving resources signal robust support for families.

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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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