Sr Prin Software Engineer for Space Payloads - SIGN-ON BONUS

Job Description
Do you have experience writing embedded software in C++? Do you love space and want your code to travel there? Do you enjoy collaborating with others? Have some experience in leading a small team of software engineers? Come invest in our team of engineers delivering new capabilities into space!

We're looking for strong embedded software developers with a love for space and an enthusiasm for learning new tools and technology. Our teams are growing, and as a software engineer working with our Space Systems' programs, you would be partnered with domain SMEs and a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver software solutions enabling exciting new capabilities.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Job Responsibilities
Shape the design & development of an embedded space payload application in C++ or C
Collaborate across sites and across disciplines to bring a new capability to life
Efficiently respond to developing requirements

Due to the importance, this position offers a Sign-On Bonus. (Note: Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.)

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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required:

• An existing Top Secret clearance
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably with C++
• Team leadership experience or aptitude
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with the space domain and/or software-defined radios
• Experience with OpenC3's COSMOS ( and NASA's cFS
• Experience creating automated build pipelines such as, gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible, & Atlassian tools

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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 Electronic Systems
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.