Senior Software Engineer - Space
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Software Development
Software Engineer, DevOps, Java Developer
Senior Software Engineer
Do you have experience writing code in Java? Do you love Linux? Have you built and used automated build pipelines? Have you worked on a small team previously and worn a few hats? We need your talents and experience as a Senior Software Engineer on our Space Systems team. You will join a team of engineers on a program that provides customers with scalable data processing enabling real-time situational awareness in support of the warfighter.
You will have the opportunity to build upon and modernize existing software capabilities. Tired of learning a new program every 6 months? Our position provides stable work for a long-time customer. When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with our Systems, Hardware, and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. If you have worked previously in a secure environment, consider yourself a rockstar teammate, and enjoy contributing to a mission that matters, we'd love to meet you!
Job Responsibilities
- Agile software design, development, test, deployment, and documentation of features and fixes in ongoing releases of fielded software
- Collaborate with a small multi-discipline team of engineers
- Work closely with program subject matter experts to learn the code base and identify portions for which to take ownership
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Active TS/SCI Clearance, and the ability to successfully complete a CI poly
- Have or able to achieve Security+ certification upon hire
- 4+ years of software development experience
- Proficiency in Java and/or C++
- Proficiency with source code control tools such as git or Bitbucket
- Strong communication, collaboration, & interpersonal skills
- Experience building & using automation pipelines (Jenkins, Maven, Bamboo, or others)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred
- Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
- Experience developing on Linux Operating Systems
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems.
Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending…
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