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Eng Prin - SW

Company:
BAE Systems
Location:
Sterling Heights, MI, 48312
Posted:
May 22, 2025
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Description:

Requisition Number

113054BR

What does it take to advance the limits of technology? Bold Thinking. Working at BAE Systems means working with an innovator in next generation of combat vehicles. We take pride in the work we do and think you will too. Right now, our Combat Mission Systems team in Sterling Heights is hiring Principal Software Engineers excited about real-time, embedded software development.

We have multiple openings for individuals with experience and a passion for real-time, embedded software development. The Principal Software Engineer plans, leads, and performs a variety of tasks across the areas of software requirements analysis, software architecture and design, implementation (code and unit test), cybersecurity hardening, documentation, hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, problem solving, and software verification testing.

At BAE Systems, we value our workforce. We offer generous salary and benefit packages, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and 1-2 days / week remote.

The Principal Software Engineer:

Plans, leads, and executes efforts to architect, design, develop, maintain, upgrade, port, and verify/qualify embedded product software and/or product support software to enhance, implement, and support project/system functionality.

Mentors less-experienced software engineers to help develop their software development and test capabilities and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Collaborates across the other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, controls, systems, testing, and cybersecurity.

Ensures that the technical approach is consistent with established engineering principles and practices.

Ensures that cost and schedule targets are met, product outcomes meet customer needs, and customer/company technical, system, performance, process, and quality requirements are met.

Travels domestically 10-20%.

Job Posting Title

Principal Software Engineer

Job Family

Software Eng

Travel Percentage

10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Secret

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field

Minimum of 6 years of work experience

Real-time embedded software development experience with Linux and/or VxWorks including OS configuration

Strong skills in C, C++, Python, and UNIX scripting/BASH

Experience with code wrapping with MATLAB and Simulink auto code

Experience with multithreaded applications, specifically thread prioritization and synchronization tools to manage access to shared resources

Experience with application development utilizing communication protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, MIL-STD-1553

Experience with requirements-based software implementation, verification, and linking/traceability with DOORs

Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) are a MUST with customer interface/liaison experience

May consider candidates with fewer years experience for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role.

Preferred Skills and Education

Linux kernel and device driver development experience

Experience developing and troubleshooting communications, device drivers, and IO interfaces

Experience with the full software development lifecycle: software architecture, design, coding, testing, and debugging

Experience with design, implementation, and testing of cybersecurity requirements

FPGA programming experience

Experience with Time Sensitive Networks (TSN) and performance optimization

Experience with (or willingness to learn) the Ada programming language

Experience with MagicDraw and LabView

Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket

Advanced use of version control tools (such as Git) and issue tracking tools (such as Jira) including automation, creating dashboards, reports, etc.

Familiarity with CMMI for development

Familiarity with Qt and Squish for front end GUI development and testing

Experience with Computer Networks (switches, VLAN, protocols) and network monitoring with tools like WireShark

Experience with HIL and automated software testing using National Instruments VeriStand and TestStand

Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design and development standards

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Department

32ENG_P&S CMS Engineering

Company

130_BAE Systems Land&Armaments LP

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Combat Mission Systems

Salary Max Point

196825

Salary Min Point

115779

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Jenny Ridings

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