Junior Developer

Job Description We’re hiring a junior systems-level designer with passion and experience in Cybersecurity with a keen focus on automation of cyber and secure systems design. You will gain experience in cyber best practices, complex secure enterprise systems engineering in a fast paced environment addressing the challenges AI has brought to cybersecurity. You’ll shape end-to-end architectures with frameworks integrating multiple AI and Data Enclaves, Systems and Interfaces. Designing for measurable outcomes, integration with AI & Zero Trust security, anti-hallucination and token optimization frameworks. This role involves leadership in the technical framework as well as engagement with stakeholders whom will utilize the interfaces and applications developed.
Serve as a technical leader within the Chief Innovation Strategy Organization (CSO) in McLean, VA. We aren't looking for senior engineers who simply manage tasks from a desk, we want technical authorities who architect visionary solutions, shape complex technical strategy, and set the highest standard for engineering excellence across a wide spectrum of software disciplines.
To maximize growth and ensure agility in changing markets, our leadership is evolving our structure and assembling our top talent into a unified engineering engine designed to outpace emerging challenges and drive sector-wide advancement. You will be a primary driver of that mission, charting technical pathways, leading high-impact initiatives, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
You won't be weighed down by bureaucratic stagnation. You’ll join a culture that values bold technical risks, rewards creative engineering, and gives leaders the authority to shape the future of our technical and strategic software portfolio. Join a rapidly growing organization, scaling our agentic construction of capabilities, serving our customers and ourselves leveraging advanced frameworks. You will be important to continue evolving with and ahead of the market.
Role Description
We are hiring a Junior Cyber Developer to join our multi-disciplinary team developing a breadth of solutions across our portfolio. This position is a junior role focused on cybersecurity with room to grow. We are focused on secure frameworks for AI, automation of security hardening and implementation of frameworks that change the trust narrative around complex data environments. You will contribute to the architecture and execution of high-visibility systems, engaging in projects that will expose and challenge you across the following technical areas:

• Implement Cybersecurity and Identity Control Frameworks (MCP) for Agentic Systems
• Integration with MCP Frameworks for Data, Identity, Cost and Cyber Security Controls
• Integrate with Full-Stack Software Engineering Teams and Software Frameworks
• Implement Cyber Hardening of Enterprise-Grade Cloud Infrastructure and Data Pipelines
• Multi-Platform Enterprise Integration (ServiceNow, Salesforce, Splunk, Custom Ecosystems)

Responsibilities

• Implement Complex Systems – Implement security into the architectures, development lifecycle and operational systems. Ensuring seamless cybersecurity controls integration while ensuring high-performance UI frameworks & backend services maintain capability. Leverage cloud security infrastructure through inheritance and security integration.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership – Partner closely with PIs, strategic planners, and executive stakeholders to conceptualize, scope, and execute strategic technical pathways.
• Elevate Engineering Standards – Champion Cybersecurity within Agentic Frameworks in the design and the DevSecOps CI/CD developer workflow. Develop automated security testing, security orchestration, security workflows as well as implement new automated detection, control and remediation systems.

What We Are Looking For – The Essentials

• Cyber Security Foundation – Hold cyber certifications and understand the core principles of cybersecurity in a modern AI centric connected cloud environment. Bring demonstrated innovation and leadership in cybersecurity.
• Cyber Engineering – Bring a ready now set of skills in implementing cybersecurity within development and deployment environments.
• Software Engineering Principles – Cyber security automation needs software skill. Have demonstrated expertise in multiple languages (such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, Java, or C++), microservices architecture, cloud to embedded and distributed systems design.
• Proven Architecture Experience – Extensive hands-on background integrating complex software components, cloud services, databases, and third-party APIs or Large & Small Language Model worflows.
• DevSecOps & Infrastructure Leadership – Comprehensive understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible), and enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines. Design for accreditation and deployment is key.
• Collaborative Leadership – Demonstrated success in technical teams, partnering with research or product stakeholders, and elevating the capabilities of surrounding engineers.

• Track Record – History of success in teams, delivery of viable systems from start to finish, adapting to changing tools and frameworks. Be prepared to share lessons learned.

A Modern Mindset – Your Growth Edge

• AI-First Technologist –You operate at the frontier of AI-assisted engineering and agentic workflows, utilizing LLMs and modern automation frameworks to redefine how enterprise software is evaluated, hardened and continuously tested.
• Adaptable Visionary – Unfazed by ambiguity; capable of taking a high-level strategic objective and breaking it down into an actionable, highly scalable engineering roadmap.

Character & Culture

• Mission-Driven & Competitive – Deeply committed to delivering bulletproof technical solutions that solve critical operational challenges.
• Generous Team Member – Earns respect through technical depth, emotional intelligence, and an active commitment to mentoring and uplifting others.

Working Conditions

• Onsite in McLean, VA. Flexible work and time options.
• Occasional travel to other BAE Systems sites, partner facilities, and stakeholder meetings.
• Reports to: Sr. Director, Capability Development.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, related field or equivalent high-impact practical experience.
• Professional cybersecurity experience, with a proven track record of securing complex systems and development of automation.
• Experience executing rapid-cycle R&D & AI frameworks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. TS/SCI Preferred.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Fluency in at least two of the following: Software Engineering, AI Harness Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Hardware/Firmware/Embedded Systems.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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.