Application/Software Developer, Senior Principal

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a senior‑level software engineer to work in our Software and Tools Program Area as a senior software developer in support of a major Department of War contract for Portfolio Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Programs. The successful candidate must be able to support the full software development life cycle (SDLC) which include requirements development and verification, design implementation, code development, test development and execution( including unit, module/integration, regression, release) and problem investigation. The candidate must be able to present status to non-software developer audiences and interact with the customer. A working knowledge of configuration management and quality assurance principles is essential. Field site support required periodically.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Highly desired: Prior DoD/ Navy software development experience with special consideration for experience on the TRIDENT Submarine program
• Experience in the following:
  • Java/ C
  • Developing scientific applications
  • NetBeans 11
  • GUI module development including use of GUI Frameworks
  • Demonstrated Configuration Management experience
  • SQL including database creation and maintenance
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the following:
  • Requirements Traceability Management
  • Ability to implement analytical algorithms
  • Demonstrated knowledge and usage of the software development lifecycle
• Strong written and oral communication skills to explain ideas to both management and technical audiences to include GOVT customers
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Subversion
• TortoiseSVN
• Build tools such as Ant, Maven or Gradle
• Swing
• DOORS
• JIRA
• XML
• JUnit or similar unit test tool
• Experience or understanding of Inertial Navigation Systems

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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 Intelligence & Security
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 national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $132,962 - $226,035