BAE Systems

Engineer Senior - Ground Software Developer

Job posted: Jan 30, 2025
Boulder, Colorado, United States; Broomfield, Colorado, United States; Colorado, Alaska, United States
  • Salary average
    $95,106  -  $161,680
    per YEAR
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    No

Company

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.

Inspired by a shared set of values, our employees are trusted, innovative, and bold in everything they do. They shine in a highly collaborative environment where everyone wants to see each other succeed – because they know the quality of our work truly matters.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.
  • On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
  • Working Conditions:
  • on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
  • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
  • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
  • May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
  • Perform full software life cycle functions including software requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support.
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems.

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience
  • Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution
  • May substitute for two years of experience
  • Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required
  • Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education
  • Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
  • A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required
  • Proven leadership experience at the technical, team, or organizational levels

Skills used at work

  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Business units
  • Design
  • Documentation
  • Environment
  • Software
  • Software requirements
  • Work environment

Job Description

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The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capability Unit (SCU) at BAE Systems Inc, Space and Mission Systems Sector is looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic software engineer to work on satellite ground system software delivering new capability to the industry. This position consists of working on a tightly integrated team in a fast-paced Agile environment to deliver continuous innovation to our customers.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems.
  • Perform full software life cycle functions including software requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support.
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working

on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
  • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
  • May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
  • Experience in one or more of the following technology areas:Cloud development using AWS, Lambda, Docker, and KubernetesWeb and REST service development using Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, or Ruby on RailsFront-end and UX development using JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, or QtBack-end development using SQL and NoSQL databases, and JPA/ORMModeling, planning, or scheduling software development in languages such as Java, C++, or Python
  • Proven leadership experience at the technical, team, or organizational levels.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Additional experience helpful in the following technologies:Cyber and cloud development using AWS or AzureMicroservice architecturesMessage brokers (MQTT, AMQP, Kafka)REST and web app JavaScript framework development using Angular, React, VueWeb services (Nginx, Apache)Database (Postgress)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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 Space & Mission Systems

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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

Job posted: Jan 30, 2025

Expiration date: Feb 04, 2025