Principal Software Engineer

Company: BAE Systems plc
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

COVID-19 Company Updates: We've altered the hiring process to ensure as many safety precautions as possible. Learn more. Req #: 62115BR Huntsville, Alabama, United States Engineering & Technology Electronic Systems Posted on: 07/13/2020

Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess None

Shift 1st Shift

Relocation Available Yes

ITAR: U.S Citizen or Green Card Required Yes

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Job Description

Do you want to design and write so ft ware that really matters? Do you want to contribute to bringing America’s warfighters home safely? Do you want to be a part of a cause greater than yourself? Do you want to live and work in a place that is called “Rocket City”? Then, we need to talk. BAE Systems – Electronics System sector in Huntsville, Alabama is staking a new claim and out to make history. Technology history…that is people-focused, customer-centric, cherishes technology disruption, which began in the 1950’s and is flourishing still in this engineering hotspot in northern Alabama. We need you to help us make history. Our new 83,000 square foot facility will provide you a state-of-the-art environment to ply your trade. We need your talent, motivation, vision, character and experience as a Principal So ft ware Engineer to join Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions’ growing workforce here in Cummings Research Park. We build and integrate state-of-the-art imaging, targeting, and guidance products. These products contain so ft ware, complex so ft ware that must be designed right the first time and built efficiently and correctly. Why? Because a soldier’s life may very well depend on it. Here is what some of your work will include:

Designing, implementing and improving complex so ft ware for real-time, embedded engineered systems

Guidance so ft ware that seeks out the equipment of those who would do us harm

You will use modern, object-oriented so ft ware principles in design and implementation

Your approach will be agile and forward-thinking

Disruption is allowed

You will leverage high-level programming languages

Your work will involve full so ft ware lifecycle activities from cradle to grave

This position is contingent upon program award.

Required Skills and Education

Strong problem-solving skills that translate to working, maintainable so ft ware

High-level language proficiency in one or more of these: C/C++, Ada, Python

Multiple operating system exposure including Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems

Foundation in object-oriented design and implementation principles

Embedded system development

Experience using so ft ware tools like Jira and BitBucket

Automated so ft ware test development

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

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems Electronic Systems is the global innovator behind 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.

BAE Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Important Company Notices and SCAM Alert

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