Principal Software Engineer

BAE Systems

Hudson, NH

Full Time

Senior

112k-191k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Join BAE Systems' Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) group in Hudson, New Hampshire, as a Principal Software Engineer supporting the Portable Mission Planning System (PMPS) team on the Compass Call electronic attack program. Contribute to developing advanced technologies that protect national security and support critical military operations. This role involves designing, developing, and integrating mission planning ground support systems used by the U.S. Air Force, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing technical leadership and mentoring within an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement high-quality software solutions for mission planning systems
Contribute to and create key project artifacts, including architecture and design documents
Develop and integrate GUI-based application software in a Windows environment
Collaborate in an Agile team environment with cross-functional engineering groups
Support full software lifecycle activities including development, integration, and testing
Leverage modern tools and technologies to enhance system performance and maintainability

Requirements

Active Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, and minimum of 6 years work experience
Proficiency in Windows application development, including recent C# experience
Experience with GUI development and object-oriented design principles
Applied experience with tools such as Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), Git, Visual Studio, Entity Framework
Software development experience using Agile methodologies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills

Nice to Have

Active CompTIA Security+ Certification
Experience with full life-cycle software development, integration, processes, and methodologies
Background in mission planning development and utilization of the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) framework
Understanding of Next-Generation Open Mission Systems (NOMS) or Joint Open Mission Systems (JOMS) architectures
Foundation in modern design and implementation principles
Experience with Windows Forms

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 years of work experience in related fields
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and sick leave
Participation in company recognition and incentive programs

Working at BAE Systems

BAE Systems promotes a strong, inclusive culture with opportunities to learn, leverage current technologies, and incorporate new ones. The company values innovation, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact on national security through advanced technology and dedicated service.

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