Develop and integrate software for advanced aerospace and defense electronics, including software-defined radios, avionics, and electronic warfare systems. Responsibilities include coding, debugging, software and hardware integration, regression testing, requirements testing, and participation across the software lifecycle. The role includes project rotations, mentorship, technical training, and collaboration in a hybrid work environment.
Job Description
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - such as Software Defined Radios, Avionics, and Electronic Warfare systems. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Our work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World."
Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
We are seeking an entry level candidate to join our Software Engineering Team in Wayne, New Jersey. Qualified candidates will have an opportunity to become a member of our team working across multiple disciplines while being exposed to the full software life-cycle in an inspired, motivating, and collaborative environment. Tasks may include coding, debugging, and integrating software, as well as the integration, regression, and requirement testing of complex SW/HW systems.
In this exciting and challenging role, you will enjoy flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
BAE's Year One experience provides you with opportunities to jumpstart your engineering career. As part of this unique program, you will have the opportunity to:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70828 - $120408
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - such as Software Defined Radios, Avionics, and Electronic Warfare systems. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Our work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World."
Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
We are seeking an entry level candidate to join our Software Engineering Team in Wayne, New Jersey. Qualified candidates will have an opportunity to become a member of our team working across multiple disciplines while being exposed to the full software life-cycle in an inspired, motivating, and collaborative environment. Tasks may include coding, debugging, and integrating software, as well as the integration, regression, and requirement testing of complex SW/HW systems.
In this exciting and challenging role, you will enjoy flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
BAE's Year One experience provides you with opportunities to jumpstart your engineering career. As part of this unique program, you will have the opportunity to:
- Explore different projects and technologies by participating in rotations.
- Develop skills by receiving immediate mentorship from experienced managers and engineers and participate in classes and workshops to expand your knowledge of yourself, technology and our company.
- Network and collaborate to make lasting connections with peers, co-workers and leadership.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- This position is open to applicants with varying levels of experience. To be considered for an Engineer I, you must have at least a bachelor's degree. To be considered for an Engineer II, you must have a master's degree. Degree in CS (Computer Science), CE (Computer Engineering), or other Scientific degree with suitable software engineering content.
- Proficiency in multiple high level programming languages (e.g. C, C++, Java, Python)
- Working knowledge of software design and code utilizing Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) technique
- Must be eligible for a US DoD security clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Real-time embedded development or other hardware-related skills
- Operating Systems (e.g. Windows and/or UNIX/Linux)
- Software version control tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket)
- Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an aid to Software Development
- Security clearance (secret or higher)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70828 - $120408
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
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