Software Engineer

About

The Software and Ground Solutions group at BAE Systems Inc Space and Mission Systems (SMS) 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, Ruby and Embedded Linux.

What You'll Do:

• Write and test embedded software for satellite, airborne, or ground systems.
• Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support.
• 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 Skills and Education

• 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 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 Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.

• Experience in one or more of the following technology areas:

  • Rust.
  • C/C++.
  • Python.
  • Embedded Linux.
  • Interaction with FPGAs and understanding system level interfaces.
  • Messaging (MQTT, ZeroMQ).
  • Embedded Linux distribution configuration (PetaLinux, Yocto).
  • Device tree development.

• Experience in designing, developing, and testing software for systems using the languages above.

• Understanding of and experience with deployment and operation of applications on Linux systems.

• 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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience with high-fidelity vehicle or payload simulation.
• Experience with requirements derivation.
• A working knowledge of Agile lifecycles and activities in each phase.
• Data Serialization (Protobuf, FlatBuffers).
• 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.
• Proficiency in Linux system internals and embedded Linux development.
• Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project and OpenEmbedded.
• Testing frameworks (gtest, ctest, test-driven development, hardware-in-the-loop).

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.