Eng Sr Prin - SW

Job Description

The Software and Ground Solutions group at BAE Systems Inc Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic software engineer focused on delivering high-quality, embedded satellite software and associated test infrastructure. This position supports a portfolio of software programs. Technology areas include software development, CI/CD, Containerization, C/C++, Rust, Python, and Ruby.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You'll Do:

• Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems,
• Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Experience in one or more of the following technology areas:
  • Cloud development using AWS, Lambda, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Web and REST service development using Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, or Ruby on Rails.
  • Front-end and UX development using JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, or Qt.
  • Back-end development using SQL and NoSQL databases, and JPA/ORM.
  • Modeling, planning, or scheduling software development in languages such as Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience with object-oriented design.
• Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.
• Experience with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.

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Preferred Skills and Education

• Additional experience helpful in the following technologies:
  • Cyber and cloud development using AWS or Azure.
  • Microservice architectures.
  • Message brokers (MQTT, AMQP, Kafka).
  • REST and web app JavaScript framework development using Angular, React, Vue.
  • Web services (Nginx, Apache).
  • Database (Postgres).
• Experience with requirements derivation.
• Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.
• Experience in developing test, simulation, or data processing applications in high-level languages such as Python, Ruby, or MATLAB.
• Experience using Cameo or PlantUML for Design.
• DevSecOps.
• Testing frameworks (gtest, ctest, test-driven development, hardware-in-the-loop).
• A working knowledge of Agile lifecycles and activities in each phase.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.