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Job Description

What does it take to advance the limits of technology? Bold Thinking. Working at BAE Systems means working with an innovator in next generation of combat vehicles. We take pride in the work we do and think you will too. Right now, our Combat Mission Systems team in Sterling Heights is hiring Principal Software Engineers excited about real-time, embedded software development.

We have multiple openings for individuals with experience and a passion for real-time, embedded software development. The Principal Software Engineer plans, leads, and performs a variety of tasks across the areas of software requirements analysis, software architecture and design, implementation (code and unit test), cybersecurity hardening, documentation, hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, problem solving, and software verification testing.

At BAE Systems, we value our workforce. We offer generous salary and benefit packages, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and 1-2 days / week remote.

The Principal Software Engineer:

+ Plans, leads, and executes efforts to architect, design, develop, maintain, upgrade, port, and verify/qualify embedded product software and/or product support software to enhance, implement, and support project/system functionality.

+ Mentors less-experienced software engineers to help develop their software development and test capabilities and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

+ Collaborates across the other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, controls, systems, testing, and cybersecurity.

+ Ensures that the technical approach is consistent with established engineering principles and practices.

+ Ensures that cost and schedule targets are met, product outcomes meet customer needs, and customer/company technical, system, performance, process, and quality requirements are met.

+ Travels domestically 10-20%.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field

+ Minimum of 6 years of work experience

+ Real-time embedded software development experience with Linux and/or VxWorks including OS configuration

+ Strong skills in C, C , Python, and UNIX scripting/BASH

+ Experience with code wrapping with MATLAB and Simulink auto code

+ Experience with multithreaded applications, specifically thread prioritization and synchronization tools to manage access to shared resources

+ Experience with application development utilizing communication protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, MIL-STD-1553

+ Experience with requirements-based software implementation, verification, and linking/traceability with DOORs

+ Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) are a MUST with customer interface/liaison experience

+ May consider candidates with fewer years experience for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Linux kernel and device driver development experience

+ Experience developing and troubleshooting communications, device drivers, and IO interfaces

+ Experience with the full software development lifecycle: software architecture, design, coding, testing, and debugging

+ Experience with design, implementation, and testing of cybersecurity requirements

+ FPGA programming experience

+ Experience with Time Sensitive Networks (TSN) and performance optimization

+ Experience with (or willingness to learn) the Ada programming language

+ Experience with MagicDraw and LabView

+ Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket

+ Advanced use of version control tools (such as Git) and issue tracking tools (such as Jira) including automation, creating dashboards, reports, etc.

+ Familiarity with CMMI for development

+ Familiarity with Qt and Squish for front end GUI development and testing

+ Experience with Computer Networks (switches, VLAN, protocols) and network monitoring with tools like WireShark

+ Experience with HIL and automated software testing using National Instruments VeriStand and TestStand

+ Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design and development standards

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

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.

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