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BAE Systems, Inc. · 1 day ago

CEMA - Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company, seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Compass Call program. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate mission software to enhance national defense capabilities, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and utilizing modern programming languages in secure environments.
Defense & Space
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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and integrate mission software in C++ and C# on Linux platforms
Contribute across the full software lifecycle – from requirements definition through system integration and verification
Develop and optimize real-time software frameworks for both domestic and international applications
Apply Agile and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code reviews
Collaborate with Systems, and Test engineers to solve cross-disciplinary technical challenges
Support foreign military sales programs (e.g., Italy) by adapting solutions for international mission needs
Mentor and support early-career engineers, helping to build technical skills and reinforce best practices

Qualification

C++C#LinuxAgile methodologiesCI/CD toolsObject-oriented designVersion controlProblem-solvingCollaborationMentoringCommunication

Required

Active Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
4+ years of professional software development experience
Proficiency in object-oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++, C, C#, or Java
Experience developing in Linux environments
Hands-on experience with version control and collaboration tools (Git, Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred

Active Top Secret Clearance
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Knowledge of real-time embedded systems, signal processing, SDRs, or RF communications
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
Experience with software verification, validation, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)

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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