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Software Engineer - Space Applications

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Merrimack, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Job Description

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


Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.



Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required:

· A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

· Active TS Clearance, and the ability to successfully complete a CI poly

· Have or able to achieve Security certification upon hire

· Proficiency in Java and/or C

· Proficiency with source code control tools such as git or Bitbucket

· Strong communication, collaboration, & interpersonal skills



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred:

· Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo)

· Experience developing on Linux Operating Systems

· Experience building and using automation pipelines (Jenkins, Maven, Bamboo, or others)




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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