Software Engineer II - Low Level Embedded Software

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Merrimack, NH, USA
Hybrid
79K-135K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Develop and test low-level embedded software for classified defense programs. Translate MATLAB/Python algorithms into high-performance C/C++ or GPU code, target microcontrollers and ARM/x86-64 platforms, integrate and debug in Linux environments, and produce design documentation while collaborating with systems, hardware, and test engineers.
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Join BAE Systems' Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area where we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. Our team leverages industry leading EO/IR and RF technologies to advance multi-platform detection, tracking, and defeat of incoming threats to support aircraft, ground vehicle, and maritime survivability. We continue to build on more than 40 years of experience fielding EO/IR survivability solutions in complex rotary and fixed-wing aircraft and ground vehicle environments. Our team uses advanced machine learning-based algorithms to enable fast adaption for new and emerging threats for airborne, land, and maritime products.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. We offer a flexible "9/80" schedule with every other Friday off. Additionally, with our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. We pair new employees like you with a mentor - someone who's eager to welcome you to BAE Systems and help you get connected to and settled into the BAE Systems community.
We are looking for a talented early career software engineer to support analyzing, developing, and coding complex software for embedded system development. You will be an integrated team member, collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers in one or more of the phases of Design, Development, Integration and Testing. You will prepare design and project documentation intended to be used within complex programs or across sets of programs in accordance with established processes.
We will pair you with a mentor and provide you with opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and make an impact within the larger engineering team. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
Job Responsibilities
  • Developing embedded software for classified programs.
  • Translating mathematical algorithms created in MatLab and Python into high performance code using C, C++ or GPUs.
  • Developing software for micro controllers
  • Duties include analyzing, designing, coding and code modification (typically in C++ and Python) of complex software designs for simple systems or subsystems or subsystems of larger systems.
  • Evaluate complex software designs to identify design flaws.
  • Prepare design documentation, in accordance with established processes.
  • Utilize a 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.
  • You may participate in external project interactions with other companies.
  • Desire to become a subject matter expert in low level embedded system software.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Secret Clearance (active within the last two years)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and 2 years related work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience with Object Oriented design, development practices, and implementation
  • Experience with Linux software development
  • Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Real-time embedded development
  • Experience using Python, Ada, or Modern C++
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++
  • Experience with Real-time Embedded Software Development
  • Experience debugging software on low level systems
  • Experience with GPUs, Micro Controllers, JTAG debugging
  • Agile Development experience
  • Experience using software collaboration and version control tools such as Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, and GitLab
  • Experience with Containers including Docker, Podman or Kubernetes

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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 Clearance (active within the last two years)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 2 years related work experience
  • Experience with Object Oriented design, development practices, and implementation
  • Experience with Linux software development
  • Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks
  • Real-time embedded development
  • Experience using Python, Ada, or Modern C++
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++
  • Experience debugging software on low level systems
  • Experience with GPUs, Micro Controllers
  • JTAG debugging experience
  • Agile Development experience
  • Experience with Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, or GitLab
  • Experience with Containers (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits materials outline comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside an EAP, fertility and transgender care, and HSA-compatible plans with employer HSA contributions noted for 2025.
  • 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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HQ: Falls Church, VA
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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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