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Entry Level Software Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Hudson, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Job Description
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.”

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

We are looking for current BAE interns interested in joining our ES Defense software engineering team in NH/MA. Qualified candidates will have an opportunity to become a member of our team working across multiple disciplines while being exposed to the full software life-cycle in an inspired, motivating, and collaborative environment. Tasks may include coding, debugging, and integrating software, as well as the integration, regression, and requirement testing of complex SW/HW systems.

In this exciting and challenging role, you will enjoy flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.

BAE’s Year One experience provides you with opportunities to jumpstart your engineering career. As part of this unique program, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Explore different projects and technologies by participating in rotations.
  • Develop skills by receiving immediate mentorship from experienced managers and engineers and participate in classes and workshops to expand your knowledge of yourself, technology and our company.
  • Network and collaborate to make lasting connections with peers, co-workers and leadership.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Current/Former BAE Intern
  • This position is open to applicants with varying levels of experience. To be considered for an Engineer I, you must have at least a bachelor’s degree. To be considered for an Engineer II, you must have a master’s degree. Degree in CS (Computer Science), CE (Computer Engineering), or other Scientific degree with suitable software engineering content
  • Proficiency in multiple high level programming languages (e.g. C, C , Java, Python)
  • Working knowledge of software design and code utilizing Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) technique
  • Must be eligible for a US DoD security clearance


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Operating Systems (e.g. Windows and/or UNIX/Linux)
  • Software version control tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket)
  • Security clearance (Secret or higher)



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374

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 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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 : $64,926 - $110,374

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