Software Engineer II

Job Description
We're looking for an early-career Software Engineer with a minimum of two years of hands-on experience (or a master's degree in CS or a related field) who's ready to take the next step in their career. In this role, you'll contribute to the development of high-quality, real-time embedded software that powers some of the most advanced electronic platforms in the defense industry.
As an integrated team member of the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions Group (CEMA) in Hudson, NH, you'll witness our exciting growth and work alongside experienced engineers across software, systems, hardware, and test disciplines - giving you exposure to the full software development lifecycle. 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 ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services.
This position is primarily in office with opportunities to work from home on occasion, and follows a flexible 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
What You'll Do

• Work in a Linux based environment integrating complex embedded software with high performance embedded target hardware (x86-64 CPUs and GPUs) in a closed area.
• Collaborate with the software team and hardware engineers to diagnose, debug, and test the systems under development.
• Develop and run automated tests of the integrated system, with focus on zero-defects.
• Mentor new team members, to include instructing on installation, lab support, and management of software products used in a leveraged program environment.
• Create test and design documentation in accordance with established processes.
• Analyze, design, and code (typically in C++) complex software designs for simple systems or subsystems or subsystems of larger systems.
• Evaluate complex software designs to identify design flaws.
• (Potentially) travel to support remote test events to provide interface with key SMEs across the various software teams.
• (Potentially) participate in external project interactions with other companies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and minimum of 2 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Active or ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Foundation in object-oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills that translate to working software
• Strong experience developing for and operating in the Linux Environment
• Strong and current experience with some/all the following tools: Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Git
• Experience with software automated test development and execution
• Experience with Agile development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks
• Proven team player

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Top Secret clearance
• Active CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Proficiency in Real-time Embedded Software Development
• Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
• Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
• Designing and/or implementing software algorithms
• Scrum leadership
• Real-time embedded development

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75570 - $128480
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.