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FAST Labs – Mission Assessment Software Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Merrimack, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026

Job Description
Love being technical but have a strong software and visual creative side? Interested in visualization and presentation of complex engineering and weapon system capabilities to a range of audiences? If so, Mission Assessments may have a key role for you!

BAE Systems’ Mission Assessments (MA) organization is revolutionizing how mission-level operational analysis is planned, executed, and delivered. The Mission Assessments organization was created to address the rapidly increasing demand for mission-level operational analysis. Our mission is to achieve excellence in multidomain (MDO), systems-of-systems (SoS) Mission Assessments and effectively communicate the value of BAE Systems products to customers, DoD leadership and the warfighter. To do this we must bring together models of advanced technologies, weapons, platforms, and threats in relevant mission simulations – and then apply our deep subject matter expertise and experience to deliver assessments that can change the world.

Mission Assessments has a need for a creative engineer skilled in software development, programming, and interfacing with complex data and information. This Mission Assessment SW Engineer will support the Mission Assessments team in two capacities: (1) support software development activities to modify, adapt, interface tools to accomplish the MA mission and (2) assist the engineering lead translating complex technical mission data to immersive or easy to understand technical video clips. As a SW Engineer, you will be expected to function in a dynamic environment supporting multiple active studies and visualization development for the final products to be presented to BAEs most important customers.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time onsite. This means work will be conducted on location at BAE Systems facilities 100% of the time. Based on multiple factors, hybrid work may be a possibility for this position, at the discretion of the business.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Typically, a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science and 1-5 years work experience, or equivalent experience
  • Experience using analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, VBA, C/C , or similar tools is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of software practices and configuration management.
  • Experience with Linux
  • Creative interest in translating complex engineering data or mission level scenario data into technically accurate and visually impactful animations (highly precise technical shorts or more visual immersive video clips).
  • Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain TS/SCI and SAP clearances 


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Personal or professional experience with 3D modeling software or 3D animation concepts
  • The candidate will have critical thinking skills that will be exercised across multiple levels of detail.
  • Experience using industry standard 3D modeling and animation software such as Blender, Maya, 3DS Max, Unreal Engine, Adobe Creative Suite
  • The candidate should enjoy problem solving and have the ability to produce concrete results despite significant ambiguities in the problem space. Experience in multiple tools such as AFSIM, STK, TMAP, ESAMS, EADSIM, or EWIR is a plus, AFSIM preferred
  • Active Secret Clearance, with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain TS/SCI and SAP clearances 


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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 : $79,365 - $134,921

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