CEMA - Senior Principle Software Engineer III

Job Overview

Job Description

Empower National Defense. Shape the future of electronic warfare.

Join BAE Systems Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) group in Hudson, New Hampshire, and lead the charge on a high‑impact, funded program revolutionizing electronic warfare for military aircraft. This dynamic initiative is in an exciting growth phase, harnessing the latest advancements in software technologies to deliver cutting‑edge electronic attack capabilities. By disrupting adversary communication and radar systems, your work will directly empower warfighters and safeguard national security.

With a long‑term vision and robust funding, this program offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of defense technology.

As a Senior Principal III Software Architect/Engineering Lead, you ll spearhead a talented, cross‑functional team, driving innovation with state‑of‑the‑art tools and methodologies. You ll architect sophisticated software solutions using modern C in Linux environments, leveraging frameworks like Kubernetes for containerized deployments, cloud‑native architectures, and real‑time data processing pipelines. Our team embraces Agile and Dev Sec Ops  practices, utilizing tools like the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) and Git for seamless collaboration and CI/CD workflows.

You ll have the chance to integrate emerging technologies for signal processing and advanced simulation environments, to push the boundaries of electronic warfare systems.

In this leadership role, you ll collaborate closely with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers across all project phases from strategic planning and requirements definition to design, development, integration, and testing. You ll present innovative technical designs at customer interchange meetings, mentor engineers to foster technical excellence, and ensure program success through clear communication and robust processes. At BAE Systems, we live our mission We Protect Those Who Protect Us by empowering our engineers to innovate, grow, and lead in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment.

This role requires full‑time, on‑site work at our Hudson, NH facility to facilitate close collaboration and access to secure systems.

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in embedded and application software development in C on Linux platforms.
• Strong foundation in Object‑Oriented design and system architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, drive architecture decisions, and deliver complex systems.
• Experience with software engineering processes, methodologies, testing, validation, and verification.
• Proven success influencing system‑level design and integration across large programs.
• Strong customer‑facing communication skills with experience briefing senior stakeholders.

• Master s degree in computer science or computer engineering.
• Background in electronic warfare, radar, or communication systems.
• CompTIA Security certification.
• Experience with Agile mythologies and full life‑cycle development.
• Hands‑on experience with Atlassian Suite, Clear Case, Git/Bit Bucket, or CI/CD frameworks.
• Demonstrated success as a technical lead or customer‑facing engineering architect.

Full‑Time Salary Range: $150,370 - $255,630

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.

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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