FAST Labs Sr. Principal II Software Engineer - $30K Sign On Bonus

BAE Systems; Merrimack (NH); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can lead innovative software development projects in a collaborative environment. As a Senior Principal II Software Engineer, you'll have the chance to design and implement cutting-edge software solutions that support our military personnel. This role offers a unique blend of technical leadership and mentorship, allowing you to guide a talented team while working on advanced technology capabilities in areas such as autonomy, cyber, and electronic warfare. With a focus on career development and a culture that values creativity, you'll thrive in an environment that encourages you to push boundaries and innovate. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience required.
• Active Top Secret DoD clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex software architectures and mentor junior staff.
• Develop and debug software in C and other languages.

Skills

C programming (object-oriented)

Linux Environment

Software Architecture

Algorithm Development

Containerization (Docker)

Real-time Systems

Embedded Systems

Multi-threaded Applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical area

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MATLAB

OPENCL

CUDA

Job description

Job Description

Through research programs funded by science and technology R&D organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense, the research and development team in FAST Labs collaborate across the enterprise. On this team, you will have the opportunity to create and develop advanced technology capabilities in the areas of advanced electronics, autonomy, cyber, electronic warfare, and sensors and processing.

If you are a technologist who loves to design, write, integrate, and test cutting-edge software based on challenging algorithms, platforms, and environments, this is the career opportunity for you. The FAST Labs business area is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector of BAE Systems. We are a fast-paced environment, creating prototypes, proof of concept, and low volume products with minimal process and documentation requirements. Fast Labs is an environment where smart people are allowed to run fast.

As a Senior Principal II Software Engineer in FAST Labs Engineering you might:

1. Lead the evaluation and design of highly complex and innovative software architectures.
2. Be the technical leader of a team of 5 to 10 people.
3. Serve as a scrum master.
4. Mentor and train junior staff in software engineering industry best practices and processes.
5. Lead external project interactions with customers to understand their requirements and guide development efforts to meet their needs.
6. Design, write, test, integrate, and debug software on assigned programs, typically in C but in other languages as well.

Qualified candidates will also possess knowledge of software architectures, software industry best practices, and emerging software technologies. As a member of the Software Engineering Directorate, you will have opportunities to continue developing strong and increasingly complex software skills and stay current in the software discipline.

The organization focuses on the career development of our software engineers and advancement of the craft of software engineering. You will be working alongside other highly motivated engineers passionate about software and protecting our military service personnel. This position may require occasional U.S. domestic travel to support integration and test events.

We put our customers first, exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format. A large portion of the time will be spent working on-site, with a smaller portion allowed remotely.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Bachelor's Degree in a technical area with 10 years professional SW development experience.
2. Active Top Secret DoD clearance.
3. Strong experience with object-oriented C (11 or later).
4. Strong experience developing for and operating in a Linux Environment.
5. Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and developing software in containerized environments.
6. Experience developing applications that cover several of: distributed, multi-threaded, real time, embedded, low latency, DSP, device control, or military systems.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Software architecture experience.
2. Experience developing algorithms in MATLAB.
3. General Purpose Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) OPENCL or CUDA development.
4. Cloud Native Technologies experience (e.g., Kubernetes, Harbor, Helm, etc.).
5. RF, Radar, EO/IR, Electronic Warfare, or Software Defined Radio experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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: 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.

FAST Labs Sr. Principal II Software Engineer - $30K Sign On Bonus

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