The Software and Ground Solutions group at BAE Systems Inc Space and Mission Systems 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.

• Work collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

• 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.

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required. 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.

• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. 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.

• Ability to obtain security clearance 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 with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.

• 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