Job Description
This position is eligible for hybrid work format , a combination of on-site and remote work environments.
Through research programs funded by science and technology R&D organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense, the research and development team in FAST Labs collaborate across the enterprise. On this team, you ll have the opportunity to create and develop advanced technology capabilities in the areas of advanced electronics, autonomy, cyber, electronic warfare, and sensors and processing.
If you are a technologist who loves to design, write, integrate, and test cutting edge software based around challenging algorithms, platforms, and environments, this is the career opportunity for you. The FAST Labs business area is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector of BAE Systems. We are a fast-paced environment, creating prototype, proof of concept, and low volume product with minimal process and documentation requirements. Fast Labs is an environment where smart people are allowed to run fast.
As a Senior Principal Software Engineer in FAST Labs Engineering you might:
Lead the evaluation and design of highly complex and innovative software architectures.
Be the technical leader of a small team.
Serve as a scrum master.
Mentor and train junior staff in software engineering industry best practices and process.
Lead external project interactions with customers to understand their requirements and guide development efforts to meet their needs.
Design, write, test, integrate, and debug software on assigned programs. Typically in C but in other languages as well.
Qualified candidates will also possess knowledge of software architectures, software industry best practices, and emerging software technologies. As a member of the Software Engineering Directorate, you will have opportunities to continue developing strong and increasingly complex software skills and stay current in the software discipline.
The organization focuses on career development of our software engineers and advancement of the craft of software engineering. You will be working alongside other highly motivated engineers passionate about software and protecting our military service personnel. This position may require occasional U.S. domestic travel to support integration and test events.
We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in a technical area with 8 years professional SW development experience.
Active Secret DoD clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI access
Strong experience with object-oriented C (11 or later)
Strong experience developing for and operating in a Linux Environment
Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker) and developing software in containerized environments.
Experience developing applications that cover several of: distributed, multi-threaded, real time, embedded, low latency, DSP, device control, or military systems.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Software architecture experience.
Experience developing algorithms in MATLAB
General Purpose Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) OPENCL or CUDA development.
Cloud Native Technologies experience (e.g. Kubernetes, Harbor, Helm, etc.)
RF, Radar, EO/IR, Electronic Warfare, or Software Defined Radio experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270
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.
FAST Labs Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid)
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