Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid)

About the Role

Do you want to design and write software that really matters and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? Then, help us protect those that protect us by developing Next Generation Electronic Systems Products and Solutions. We need your talent, motivation, and vision as a Principal Software Engineer to join our Long Island team.

We are actively seeking experienced Software Engineers with a minimum of 4 years of experience and a range of skills to develop high-quality, real-time embedded software for fielded electronics platforms. BAE Systems in Greenlawn, NY has recently been awarded new programs and is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth.

When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community, and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Because of the need for consistent, in‑person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed more than 50% on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility >50% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other scientific degree with strong software content
• 4+ years of experience in software development
• Ability to design, develop, and implement software solutions to meet project requirements, including coding, testing, debugging, and documentation
• Understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices, with the ability to design and develop scalable and maintainable software solutions
• Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Comfortable supporting and maintaining existing software, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement bug fixes and enhancements as needed
• Strong problem‑solving skills that translate to working, maintainable software
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in embedded software development
• Working knowledge of software tools such as Jira, Gitlab, BitBucket, debuggers, etc.
• Experience with DO‑178 or other defined software process
• Experience with Agile Development and DevSecOps
• Active Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $103,752 – $176,378

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

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non‑monetary awards
• Additional incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics

About BAE Systems Electronic 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.

Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game‑changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees; with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Posting Details

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.