Engineer - Ground Software

Software Engineer

Fairborn, OH Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Career Level not specified $57,866 - $98,372

The Software and Ground Solutions group at BAE Systems Space & 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 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor's or Master's, may substitute for two years of related 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.
• Experience with a cloud deployment in AWS.
• Good Linux/Bash skills.
• CI/CD pipeline development with Git Lab or similar.
• Experience with object-oriented design.
• Experience with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Docker image creation and usage
• In-depth development in one or more languages such as C++, Rust, Java, Python, Java script, Go, Rub
• Ability to learn development tools and ecosystems for popular languages Including dependency management, unit-testing, package management, deployment
• Experience with IaC, preferably terraform
• Experience with binary repositories (such as Nexus or Artifactory)
• Experience developing against Software Security best practices
• Experience with security scanning, digital signing, and sbom creation

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $57866 - $98372

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…