Software Development Engineer

Job Description
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.

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to work on a cross-functional team under the guidance and mentorship of a Chief Engineer. The qualified candidate will provide hands-on technical support to demonstrate the solutions to some of the United States' most pressing problems.

* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a computer related field
• 2+ years of software design, code and test experience
• US Citizenship with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required
• Strong software architecture, design, and development experience using Java, C++ and/or C#.
• Ability to innovate, evaluate and research new technologies while staying abreast of industry trends
• Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities
• The ability to engage constructively with peers and technical lead to communicate the technical approach, trade-offs, and technical decisions
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Highly motivated and able to work well in both team and solo settings

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Agile software development
• Experience in cloud-based concepts such as AWS or Azure
• Knowledge of the DevSecOps development process
• Experience with RESTful Micro Services
• Experience with Java Spring Boot Micro Service development
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with Git

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.

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.