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The Countermeasure and Electromagnetic Attack (CEMA) business area has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. 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.
As a Senior Software Engineer in the CEMA Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) product line, you will be an integrated team member collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Firmware engineers in one or more of the phases of project planning, design, coding, and testing in an agile environment. You will apply your software development skills to create high quality applications or real time embedded software, in C or C++, utilizing sound object-oriented principles, for either new or fielded electronics platforms. You may be assisting in the evaluation of Electronic Warfare software to identify design or coding flaws. You may be utilizing either a Windows- or Linux-based software development environment where you develop tools or integrate and test on embedded target environments that will include the latest technologies.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Current Secret clearance.
- Four or more years of C/C++ design and programming experience (Windows applications and embedded application development in Linux).
- Familiar with producing documents associated with software releases.
- Familiar with low-level software interfacing with firmware or hardware, object-oriented design, and embedded.
- Familiar with Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Qt Creator, and Visual Studio.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience in developing electronic warfare software.
- Experience using Git, Eclipse, AMD/Xilinx SDK.
- Experience using Libero, SoftConsole for Microchip SF2.
- Experience using DevSecOps approach and tools supporting it.
- Experience using Agile methods.
- Organized, communicates well, a team player, able to lead a small technical team.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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.
Skills Required
- Current Secret clearance
- Four or more years of C/C++ design and programming experience
- Windows application development experience
- Embedded application development in Linux
- Experience producing software release documentation
- Experience with low-level software interfacing with firmware or hardware
- Object-oriented design experience
- Embedded software experience
- Familiarity with Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Qt Creator, and Visual Studio
- Electronic warfare software development experience
- Experience using Eclipse and AMD/Xilinx SDK
- Experience using Libero and SoftConsole for Microchip SF2
- Experience with DevSecOps approaches and supporting tools
- Experience with Agile methods
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Teamwork and ability to lead a small technical team
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.
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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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