Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Remote

Job Description
What's it like working for an innovation group within a company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Exciting! As a part of our Advanced Technology and Prototyping team within the Air and Space Force Solutions, you'll join a diverse group of driven professionals who research and design edge capabilities that address some of the hardest problems within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). With us, you'll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career. We are looking for a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to add their skills to our team supporting rapid prototyping efforts within our Advanced Digital Analysis & Prototyping Testbed (ADAPT). This is an exciting and dynamic job opportunity where you'll not only work on mission-critical projects but lay the groundwork for a diverse set of additional research and development opportunities.
Responsibilities include:

• Work as part of a software development team to design and implement rapid prototypes for a broad range of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Command and Control (C2) challenges
• Use and develop cutting-edge modelling and simulation tools and algorithms to help address some of the most challenging issues regarding automation across the intelligence cycle for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DOD)
• Develop algorithms, perform analyses, and automate data processing to model operational scenarios for system evaluation and mission effectiveness in real-time and faster-than-real-time systems
• Take ownership of code bases from requirements, design, implementation, maintenance, and test
• Perform capability analyses of COTS, GOTS and other potential capabilities to identify best solutions
• Integrate capabilities from both internal and external sources, to include modeling and simulation tools
• Participation in the Agile development process and employing DevSecOps best practices
• Support customer demonstrations and other shaping opportunities to position for new business as well as integration events and field experiments
• Lead tasking of other developers including decomposing high-level tasks or milestones into smaller more manageable issues/tasks
• Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment
• Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task, readily adaptable to change, and respond to quick turn-around requests
• Willing to travel ( 10%)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or science field
• Minimum 8 years of experience (6 years with a MS degree)
• Capable leading software and system engineers; including managing scope, requirements, and schedule
• Experienced developer with strong coding, debugging, design and problem-solving skills
• Experience performing software coding, testing, validation, and verification activities
• Proficient in multiple high-level programming languages, e.g. Java, Python, C++
• Experience using collaborative source code management (Git, Subversion), Agile Development, and DevSecOps
• Experience with Windows and Linux Development Environments

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Motivated collaborator with internal and external teams
• Practical understanding of space and/or ground systems, hardware, software, operations, and their interdependence
• Experience in real-time or time critical processing pipelines and common networks and protocols
• Experience with front-end development including geospatial and situational awareness UI/UX
• Familiarity with AI supported decision making, Machine-Learning, Autonomy, or real-time mission management
• Familiarity with one or more: RADAR, EW
• Cloud Native Technologies experience, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Harbor, Helm
• Familiarity with Automated DevSecOps pipeline tools, e.g. GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket
• Familiarity with UML/ SysML and associated modeling software to support system development and SoS development, e.g. Magic Draw, Cameo, Rhapsody
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: AFSIM, STK, DIADS, NGTS or other relevant operational simulation and analysis tools

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.