Engineer Senior - Ground/Application Software - BAE Systems USA

Polluxa, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Inc Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a software engineer focused on embedded satellite software and test infrastructure. The role includes developing command/control, mission planning, and data analysis software with strong emphasis on CI/CD, containerization, and modern languages.

The engineer will participate in full software life cycle activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain a regular on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field; 4+ years related experience.
• Higher-level degrees may substitute for two years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems.
• Perform full software life cycle: requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, support.
• Maintain a regular, predictable work schedule.
• Collaborate across departments and units to ensure productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Java

JavaScript

REST

OO design

Software design

Embedded software

CI/CD

Containerization

AWS

Lambda

Docker

Kubernetes

Ruby on Rails

Spring

Jersey

Flask

CherryPy

React

Angular

JavaFX

Qt

SQL

NoSQL

JPA/ORM

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related field

MS/ PhD is a substitution for two years experience

Tools

AWS

Job description

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, 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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 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 TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• 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.