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Software Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2026

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to support our government customer in a mission critical role. The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.

This Software Engineer will be responsible for the following:

  • Reviewing and testing software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.

  • Resolving software problem reports.

  • Utilizing software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.

  • Providing specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

  • Analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements

  • Debugging existing software and correct defects

  • Providing recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

  • Designing and coding new software or modify existing software to add new features

  • Integrating existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments

  • Developing simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories



Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 10 years using the following - Javascript - Typescript - React - Java, Spring Framework
  • 10 years experience in engineering roles with increasing responsibility
  • Bachelors degree in related field


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Rabbit MQ
  • TomCat Admin


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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 : $130,355 - $221,603

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