Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid)
Location
Largo, FL | United States
Job description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. The remote percentage is based on current program needs but will be less than 50%.
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.
The BAE Systems Airborne Tactical Radios (ATR) business is a provider of secure and reliable voice and data communications systems. Our software-defined radios employ state-of-the-art electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM), along with utilizing the latest embedded encryption engine and voice compression techniques. As part of the C4ISR business unit within the Electronics Systems (ES) sector of BAE Systems, ATR expands the modular, open architecture communication systems capabilities of the company. We are looking for software developers to help with the continued success of our products by engaging in software development and integration of the next generation waveforms into open system architectures.
As a Principal Software Engineer, typical job functions include:
- Participating on collaborative, cross-discipline integrated product teams to plan, design, develop, test, integrate and provide field support for real-time embedded software products for software-defined communication systems and their associated diagnostic, analysis, and support application software.
- Providing guidance, coaching, and training to junior engineers.
- Developing solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
- Applying extensive expertise to develop solutions to complex problems without significant direction.
- Exercising latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
- Demonstrating full knowledge of other related disciplines.
- Advising management on matters pertaining to policies, plans, and objectives.
- Possibly serving in a project leadership role.
- Interacting with customers and suppliers on significant technical matters.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - 6+ years of work related experience spanning software design, implementation, testing, and system integration.
- BS from an ABET accredited university with a major in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field.
- Software development experience with C, C++, or related languages.
- Experience in real-time embedded software development on General Purpose Processors (GPPs), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), and etc.
- This position requires candidates to be able to work on-site in closed areas in the Largo, FL facility.
- This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Knowledgeable in Communication Systems or similar domain.
- Understanding of peripheral communication busses such as I2C, SPI, CAN, etc.
- Competent in interfacing with FPGAs and other memory-mapped devices.
- Proficient with the use of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, INTEGRITY, SYSBIOS, etc.
- Experience with RTOS board-support packages (BSPs), kernels, and drivers.
- Familiarity with Linux kernel development, device trees, and drivers.
- Involvement with open architectures such as the Software Communications Architecture (SCA), Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE), Vehicle Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY), C4ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) and Sensor Open System Architecture (SOSA).
- Understanding of Agile life-cycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test Driven Development Methodologies.
- Capable of leading projects or processes, including the delegation and review of work.
- Experience with providing guidance, coaching, and training to junior engineers.
- Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or related field.
- Hold an active SECRET clearance.
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700
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.
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