Job Description
Looking for an Exciting Career Move? It is Waiting for You at BAE Systems!
At BAE Systems we promote a strong collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
We are seeking to hire Software Engineers. Positions are available at the junior mid and senior levels.
The selected candidate will join a high performing agile team that uses the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology to support a nationally significant and fast-paced program. Program execution follows DEVOPS best practices and employs robust development test and production environments. Test Driven Development (TDD) and test automation tools are utilized alongside a full suite of team collaboration tools. The program is focused on injecting new technology and adding advanced capabilities in support of an on-going operational system.
Job Summary
The selected individual will perform software development activities as a member of an agile development team. Development includes the full range of turning agile stories into implementable concepts through development testing and deployment of the new capabilities in this complex system. Following the TDD pattern our developers are responsible for implementing robust testing leveraging DEVOPS automation and where appropriate use of test automation commercial tools. There are a range of opportunities for server side business logic implementation as well as client web application and user interface (UI) development. Java Python embedded C/C++ Java cryptographic framework XML web UI and special purpose device programming opportunities are available.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities include completing software development tasks both individually and as a member of an agile team. The selected individual will actively participate in program increment planning and related team activities. He/she will analyze and study complex system requirements use design software tools provide support using formal specifications data flow diagrams and other accepted design techniques with the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and will use sound software engineering principles to ensure that developed code is modifiable efficient reliable understandable fault tolerant and reusable. The selected candidate will provide software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process and will promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration by creating common functions and shared actions for developers and testers. He/she will engineer author tune and document automation scripts in a development environment and deploy to the test/production bench.
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Required Education Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a Degree.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Java/JEE Python C/C++ SQL SOAP WSDL WADL.
- Experience with User Interface development knowledge of databases and structures and/or experience working with XHTML HTML XML XSLT.
- Experience developing on Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Java Python PERL PowerShell VBS Eclipse Postgres Oracle Jenkins on a Windows platforms.
- Must have a strong understanding of sound software development principles and practices.
- Must be able to plan and prioritize personal tasking and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Must be an independent thinker capable of performing high quality work both independently and with a team in a fast-moving environment.
- TS/SCI Polygraph
Preferred Education Experience & Skills
- Experience with the following: JEE SQL application servers (Tomcat WebLogic JBoss) scripting.
- Experience with high level requirements management including requirements decomposition secure systems engineering and development trade-off analysis interface control and testing and continuous integration.
- Experience in software development on Agile teams using Agile Developer practices such as Pair Programming TDD Refactoring and ATDD.
- Experience with FITNesse Mockito Cucumber Unified Functional Tester (UFT) Selenium.
- Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) or Test Driven Development (TDD).
- Secure Software development (i.e. Layer 7 Policy).
- Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology SAFe Agilest Certification or past experience as a member of an agile team.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc an international defense aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air land and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology superior products and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S) based in McLean Virginia designs and delivers advanced defense intelligence and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development systems integration and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- Experience with Java/JEE Python C/C++ SQL SOAP WSDL WADL
- Experience with User Interface development and knowledge of databases
- Experience developing on Windows and/or Linux operating systems
- Strong understanding of sound software development principles
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- TS/SCI Polygraph
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BAE Systems Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Benefits materials highlight multiple medical plan options with FSA/HSA eligibility and a 2024 guide references company HSA contributions. Health coverage breadth is emphasized alongside additional wellbeing resources.
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) savings plan is available with employer contributions or match offered by some business units per plan supplements. Company‑paid basic life insurance at 2x base salary (up to $1M) provides added financial protection.
- Parental & Family Support—Paid parental leave can be used in addition to other leave programs with adoption and surrogacy reimbursement available. Feedback suggests bonding leave is available for all parents with additional short‑term disability for birth recovery though specifics vary by business unit and state.
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What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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