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.

• 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 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.

• 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 plus 2 or more years related experience
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., master’s degree and/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 Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• 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.

• 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.