It's about the journey! Whether it's a bus ride or flight, our electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at BAE Systems where you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared mission on delivering world class products to our commercial and military customers. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to participate in Electronic Systems development programs at any of the locations listed above. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a member of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to model, design, develop, integrate, debug, test, field, and support our innovative Electronic Systems.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a strong embedded software development background.
- 5+ years of experience developing embedded software solutions.
- Experience integrating and testing functionality directly on target hardware.
- Fluent in the C/C++ language with exposure to assembly language programming.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to proactively communicate with team members on a regular basis to maximize team productivity.
- Strong technical communication and writing skills with demonstrated ability to clearly describe planned technical solutions, convey/track development progress, and document complex issues identified during troubleshooting efforts.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- 5+ years of experience in aviation-related embedded control systems, including familiarity with systems such as flight controls, engine controls, or mission systems.
- Experience with multi-tasking and multi-core software execution environments.
- Experience with ARM cores, ARM tools, and software supporting ARM IP such as GIC, CoreLink, & TrustZone.
- Experience developing processor support packages, board support packages, and low-level hardware device drivers.
- Experience with various communication interfaces such as Ethernet, Mil-Std-1553B, ARINC-429, & Time-Sensitive Networking.
- Experience with various board internal digital buses such as PCI Express, SPI, QSPI, & AXI.
- Experience with safety critical development processes such as ARP4754, DO-178B/C, DO-254, & ISO-26262.
- Experience with software security concepts such as secure boot, isolated execution of software from secure and non-secure domains, and secure communication protocols.
- Strong technical documentation skills with the ability to generate documentation that clearly captures software architecture and design details.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Cross-domain knowledge / perspective on engineering disciplines beyond software engineering such as analog/digital circuit design, FPGA-based firmware logic design, and systems engineering.
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 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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience developing embedded software solutions
- Experience integrating and testing functionality directly on target hardware
- Fluent in C/C++ language
- Exposure to assembly language programming
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong technical communication and writing skills, including documenting complex issues and describing technical solutions
- Experience in aviation-related embedded control systems (flight controls, engine controls, or mission systems)
- Experience with multi-tasking and multi-core software execution environments
- Experience with ARM cores, ARM tools, GIC, CoreLink, and TrustZone
- Experience developing processor support packages, board support packages, and low-level hardware device drivers
- Experience with communication interfaces such as Ethernet, Mil-Std-1553B, ARINC-429, and Time-Sensitive Networking
- Experience with board internal digital buses such as PCI Express, SPI, QSPI, and AXI
- Experience with safety-critical development processes such as ARP4754, DO-178B/C, DO-254, and ISO-26262
- Experience with software security concepts (secure boot, isolated execution, secure communication protocols)
- Strong technical documentation skills capturing software architecture and design details
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Cross-domain knowledge of analog/digital circuit design, FPGA firmware logic design, or systems engineering
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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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