Senior Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Description BAE Systems in NH is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth. We are looking for talented Software professionals to help us create the world’s most advanced solutions in areas including Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers. For this position, we are looking for a Software Engineer to apply her/his skills to developing high-quality, real-time embedded software for Software Defined Radios (SDR) on fielded electronics platforms.

When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. 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. We offer a flexible work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

In this exciting role, you will enjoy opportunities to take on diverse and challenging work assignments, flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees. We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and if you desire…become an expert or future technical leader in our engineering organization.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of related experience, or a Master of Science with 6+ years of related experience
• Experience developing multi-threaded, real time, embedded, low latency software in a Linux development environment with C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Helm. Container Network Interfaces.
• Familiarity with gRPC and/or Pub/Sub frameworks (NATS, ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ, etc.)
• Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks
• Current Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience developing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and/or Software Defined Radio (SDR) applications
• Experience developing hardware control interfaces
• Top Secret clearance
• Agile Development experience
• Designing software algorithms
• High throughput low latency networking experience
• Javascript and thin client web application development experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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, Inc. 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.