Principal Engineer – Ground/Application Software

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

8d•$118,095 - $200,762•Onsite

About The Position

The Software and Ground Solutions group at BAE Systems Inc Space and Mission Systems is looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic software engineer focused on delivering high-quality, embedded satellite software and associated test infrastructure. This position supports a portfolio of software programs. Technology areas include software development, CI/CD, Containerization, C/C++, Rust, Python, and Ruby. 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.

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience
Each higher-level degree, i.e., master’s degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. 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 Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
Experience in one or more of the following technology areas: Cloud development using AWS, Lambda, Docker, and Kubernetes Web and REST service development using Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, or Ruby on Rails Front-end and UX development using JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, or Qt Back-end development using SQL and NoSQL databases, and JPA/ORM Modeling, planning, or scheduling software development in languages such as Java, C++, or Python
Experience with object-oriented design.
Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.
Experience with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience helpful in the following technologies: Cyber and cloud development using AWS or Azure Microservice architectures Message brokers (MQTT, AMQP, Kafka) REST and web app JavaScript framework development using Angular, React, Vue Web services (Nginx, Apache) Database (Postgres)
Experience with requirements derivation.
Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.
Experience in developing test, simulation, or data processing applications in high-level languages such as Python, Ruby, or MATLAB.
Experience using Cameo or PlantUML for Design.
DevSecOps.
Testing frameworks (gtest, ctest, test-driven development, hardware-in-the-loop).
A working knowledge of Agile lifecycles and activities in each phase.

Responsibilities

Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems,
Perform full software life cycle functions including 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 to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards