Senior Principal Software Engineer

BAE Systems

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Totowa, New Jersey

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PERMANENT

REMOTE/WORK

FROM HOME

Updated 09/06/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description

See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.

We are seeking talented, experienced Principal Level Software engineers to help us create the world's most advanced solutions in the area such as Electronic Warfare, Secure Communications and Networking, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers. Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving challenges and threats to our nation's security and the war fighter.

The Totowa, NJ Software organization develops and delivers Software solutions for our complex electronic products to our internal engineering teams and external testing sites.

In addition to software development responsibilities, you will be responsible for partnering with other discipline leads on the programs to help ensure that program objectives are met, and that software engineering has consistent, predictable performance. You will also participate directly on Software development efforts across the business area.

Software Engineering is fast paced and dynamic. You will need to be self-motivated, and highly collaborative to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities:

Partner and collaborate with the program leaders to ensure program objectives are achieved.

Developing your technical and professional skills

Supporting the technical design, development, integration and release of our

BAE SYSTEMS

Software.

Work closely with product line engineering to ensure alignment and understanding of the required capabilities and functions.

Responsible for implementation of Software Solutions Strategy and processes

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

BS Degree in Engineering with at least 8 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 8+ years or comparable test engineering related experience preferred.

Good familiarity with the Software Development Process

Experience developing Electronic Warfare systems.

Proficient in the Software Development Life Cycle and Software languages such as C++, C# and Python.

Experienced in Real Time Operating Systems such as RedHat and/or RTLinux

Experienced in Hands on integration testing of electronic systems

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Prior success participating in team efforts.

A continuous improvement mindset to enhance Software development through process modernization.

Proven performance in software design and development.

Experience Developing and Integrating Application Software

Good leadership and communication skills.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$145049 - $246584

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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