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Software Engineer, Subject Matter Expert

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

Job Description

Want an opportunity to support and Intelligence mission customer as a Software Engineer? Excited about using the latest and greatest front-end technologies? We are looking for you!

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services on ServiceNow platform.
The Software Engineer will support the team in the following activities (including but not limited to) in support of the customer’s Enterprise ServiceNow Platform:

  • Involved in the planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards
  • Maintain and add new capabilities to the core ServiceNow platform to enhance functionality for tenants
  • Develop, test and deploy updates to ServiceNow based on customer requirements

  • Customize and configure ServiceNow applications and facilitate rollout of new applications and modules; configure Application User Interface and configure workflow

  • Collaborate effectively with ServiceNow System Engineers and developers to develop solutions and handle general updates and configuration changes/requests

  • Identify system deficiencies and recommend solutions

  • Maintenance and continuous improvements of the processes, standards, policies, working methods and tools

  • Ensure appropriate tools and processes are in place to have a development/production environment that is reliable and reproducible

  • Ensure tool configuration consistency across Development, Testing, Integration, and Production environments

  • Participate in on-going production support and end user support

  • Document testing and maintenance of system corrections

  • Research, understand, and develop using new technologies and standards as needed

  • Research, design, develop and/or modify enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software

  • Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards

  • Evaluate interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, and characteristics of overall system

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • A minimum of sixteen (16) years relevant experience with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees
  • Minimum of five years, hands-on developing ServiceNow products
  • Strong understanding of ServiceNow Development Platform including, but not limited to ITSM, ITOM, SPM, HR Module, Customer Service Management (CSM), Asset Management, Change Management, Customer Development, etc.

  • Proven significant success developing ServiceNow products using JavaScript and other coding applications

  • Database Administration (Oracle or MySQL) experience

  • Ability to efficiently and appropriately estimate work effort requirements

  • Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

  • Able to adapt to a constantly changing environment

  • Aptitude and willingness to work with variety of newer emerging technologies/tools as opportunities demand

  • Ability to deliver enhance functionality, aid with new implementations, and provide continuous support within the scheduled time while preserving system integrity required

  • High degree of initiative, creativity, and technical ability to function on this team required

  • Ability to identify issues and implement corrective actions

  • Should work toward achieving ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) cert while on task



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

  • The ideal candidate would also have IT project management experience, and be familiar with Scrum, Lean, Agile and DevOps

  • Experience with Java, Ruby, DevOps and DevSecOps



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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 : $146,670 - $249,330

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