Sr Prin Software Engineer for Space Payloads - SIGN-ON BONUS BAE Systems • Merrimack, New Hampshire •

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Updated 08/30/2026 Job Description Job Summary Job Description Do you have experience writing embedded software in C++? Do you love space and want your code to travel there via a new small satellite or payload? Do you enjoy collaborating with others? Have some interest in leading a small team of software engineers? Come lead a team of engineers delivering new capabilities into space! Were looking for strong embedded software developers with a love for space and an enthusiasm for learning new tools and technology. Our teams are growing, and as a software engineer working with our Space Systems programs, you would be partnered with domain SMEs and a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver software solutions enabling exciting new capabilities. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. Job Responsibilities ⦁ Lead and contribute to the design & development of an embedded space payload application in C++ or C ⦁ Collaborate across sites and across disciplines to bring a new capability to life ⦁ Efficiently respond to developing requirements Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status. Requirements Required Education, Experience, & Skills

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An existing Top Secret clearance 8+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably with C++ Experience providing tasking and technical direction to a team Strong written and verbal technical communication skills Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Familiarity with the space domain and/or software-defined radios Experience creating automated build pipelines such as, gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible, & Atlassian tools Experience with OpenC3's COSMOS (https://openc3.com/) Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$130355 - $221603 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. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.