2026 Entry Level Software Engineer jobs in United States
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BAE Systems, Inc. · 1 day ago

2026 Entry Level Software Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading international defense, aerospace, and security company. They are seeking entry level candidates to join their software engineering team, where you will design, develop, and test software for advanced defense and space systems, contributing to full lifecycle engineering and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Defense & Space
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test software for advanced defense and space systems
Contribute to full lifecycle engineering—from coding and debugging to integration and system testing
Collaborate with system, hardware, and test engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Support field demonstrations, software installations, and system-level testing
Gain exposure to advanced technologies and tools while building the foundation for a long-term engineering career

Qualification

CC++JavaPythonObject Oriented Analysis & DesignSoftware Development PracticesTeam CollaborationMentorship

Required

BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field received
Less than one year of full-time professional software engineering experience (excluding internships)
Proficiency in one or more high level programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, Python)
Working knowledge of software design and code utilizing Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) techniques
U.S. Person with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

Security clearance (Secret or higher)
Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools (e.g., version control, agile methods, DevOps pipelines)
Prior internship or research experience in related field

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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