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Principal Software Engineer (APKWS)
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Staff / Principal
3 weeks ago
118,095 – 200,762
- FPGA
- Agile
- CI/CD
- C++
- System Design
- RTOS
- Pension
3 weeks ago
Job Description
Build Something That MattersJoin the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Software Team within our Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PGSS) business. This is an opportunity to move beyond theoretical coding and work on capabilities critical to the defense of our nation.
We are a franchise program in multiple stages of development from production to high-impact prototyping. This means we aren't just maintaining old code—we are building, testing, and refining new capabilities as we maintain our existing production. We are looking for engineers who are ready to take ownership of features and help translate complex architecture into software running on real-world target hardware.
We need people who can help us go from the prototype phase to creating dependable software for our products as they go into production to protect the war-fighter.
The Challenge
You will be an individual contributor focused on the design and implementation of embedded and production support software. You will work at the cutting edge of hardware-software integration, utilizing System-on-Chip (SoC), FPGA, and System-on-a-Module (SOM) architectures leveraging ARM processors. This role is perfect for an engineer who loves seeing their code interact with physical hardware in high-precision environments.
Your Impact
- Technical Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of critical software subsystems, ensuring scalability and robustness.
- Mentorship: Act as a technical resource, performing code reviews and guiding them through complex debugging processes.
- System Integration: Own the interface between software and Xilinx SoC/SOM hardware, solving high-level integration bottlenecks.
- Process Improvement: Enhance the team's Agile workflows and CI/CD pipelines to increase development velocity and code quality.
- Accountability: Own the technical delivery of assigned milestones, managing trade-offs between performance and schedule.
Required Skills and Education
- 6+ years of professional software development experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
- Mastery of C/C++ and experience with embedded system design patterns.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Proven experience with RTOS in a production environment.
- Deep understanding of ARM architecture and working with low level peripherals.
- Experience leading small technical teams or workstreams.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information
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.Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Sector: Electronic Systems
- Job Category: Engineering & Technology
- Salary Min Point: 118095
- Salary Max Point: 200762
- Referral Bonus: 3000
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage:<10%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Secret
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Principal Software Engineer (APKWS) · BAE Systems