Embedded Principal Software Engineer - Advanced Signal Processin
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Software Development
Software Engineer, C++ Developer, Embedded Software Engineer
Principal Software Engineer
BAE Systems is looking for a Principal Software Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry-leading Global Positioning Systems (GPS) products. Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, and developing software for real-time embedded GPS receivers for military ground, airborne, and weapons applications. This position offers abundant opportunities to acquire in-depth knowledge of GPS technology and receiver architecture and apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our Modernized GPS receiver products.
This position specifically focuses on GPS Anti-Jam (AJ) as well as other signal processing techniques to provide GPS availability and integrity to our GPS products. BAE Systems is an industry leader in GPS AJ performance and is looking for motivated individuals to assist in advancing our signal processing technology and techniques. As part of this team, you will have responsibilities spanning all phases of the software engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, code development, integration, verification, and documentation.
Assignments may include tasks such as developing software tools, supporting field demonstrations efforts, providing customer support, and mentoring other engineers. The successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of development and test tools as well as proficient in the development of embedded hardware/software applications.
Required Education, Experience, &
Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline, and 6 plus years of direct related experience
- Must be a US Citizen
- Have the ability to obtain a DoW Security Clearance
- High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
- A genuine desire to learn and innovate
- Desire to contribute to a results-oriented product development team
- Solid understanding of software development processes for real-time embedded hardware/software applications
- Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
- Ability to work well with a diverse team
- Strong emphasis in C for embedded software applications
- Software requirements and architectural skills with functional decomposition, subsystem interface definition, technology application, and analysis
- Experience working with systems, firmware, and hardware engineering disciplines
- A desire to work or learn Digital Signal Processing concepts to Anti-Jam protection, Jammer Direction Finding & Position, and Identification of Jammer Characteristics
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
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.
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