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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Sterling, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2025

Job Description
What does it take to advance the limits of technology? Bold Thinking. Working at BAE Systems means working with an innovator in next generation of combat vehicles. We take pride in the work we do and think you will too. Right now, our Combat Mission Systems team in Sterling Heights is hiring Senior Embedded Software Engineers excited about real-time, embedded software development.

We have multiple openings for individuals with experience and a passion for real-time, embedded software development. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer plans, leads, and performs a variety of tasks across the areas of software requirements analysis, software architecture and design, implementation (code and unit test), cybersecurity hardening, documentation, hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, problem solving, and software verification testing.

At BAE Systems, we value our workforce. We offer generous salary and benefit packages, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and 1-2 days / week remote.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer:
  • Plans, leads, and executes efforts to architect, design, develop, maintain, upgrade, port, and verify/qualify embedded product software and/or product support software to enhance, implement, and support project/system functionality.
  • Mentors less-experienced software engineers to help develop their software development and test capabilities and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborates across the other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, controls, systems, testing, and cybersecurity.
  • Ensures that the technical approach is consistent with established engineering principles and practices.
  • Ensures that cost and schedule targets are met, product outcomes meet customer needs, and customer/company technical, system, performance, process, and quality requirements are met.
  • Travels domestically 10-20%.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
  • Minimum of 4 years of work experience
  • Real-time embedded software development experience with Linux, ThreadX, and/or bare metal
  • Strong skills in C
  • Experience with application development utilizing communication protocols such as Ethernet and serial
  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) are a MUST with customer interface/liaison experience
  • May consider candidates with fewer years of experience for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with the full software development lifecycle: requirements, architecture, design, coding, integration, testing, and debugging
  • Experience with modeling software architecture and design using UML and/or SYSML, preferably with modeling tools like MagicDraw and Enterprise Architect
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, MIL-STD-1553
  • Experience with design, implementation, and testing of cybersecurity requirements
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab, Jenkins, or bamboo
  • Experience with version control tools (such as Git, Bitbucket, Subversion) and issue tracking tools (such as Jira)
  • Experience with requirements-based software implementation, verification, and linking/traceability with DOORS
  • Experience with Computer Networks (switches, VLAN, protocols) and network investigation with tools like WireShark
  • Familiarity with HIL and automated software testing using National Instruments VeriStand and TestStand
  • Familiarity with Python, UNIX scripting/BASH, MATLAB Simulink, and/or LabView


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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 Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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 : $95,106 - $161,680

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