Software Engineer II – Precision Sensing & Seeker Systems

Job Description Build a Career Protecting What Matters
Are you a blossoming engineer with a passion for embedded systems and a drive to solve complex technical challenges? Join the Market Expansion Software Team at BAE Systems and help us protect those who protect us.
We are developing critical seeker, guidance, and control technologies for precision munitions within our Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PGSS) business. This is a unique opportunity for an early career engineer to get hands-on experience with state-of-the-art technology and make a tangible contribution to national security from day one.
The Opportunity
As a Software Engineer II, you won't just be writing code—you'll be learning the art of embedded systems engineering. You will be integrated into a high-visibility program, working alongside seasoned Principal Engineers and Subject Matter Experts. You will become a key contributor on a fast-paced program delivering demonstratable value at strategic test events.
What You’ll Do
- Develop & Code: Write high-quality, reliable code in C/C++ for complex embedded systems
- Work with Cutting-Edge Hardware: Gain experience with embedded processors, GPUs and military-grade sensors and electronics
- Explore Operating Systems: Work across a variety of environments, ranging from bare metal to Embedded Linux
- Collaborate: Partner with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers to help translate requirements into efficient software solutions demonstrated on range
- Learn & Grow: Participate in design reviews and collaborate on engineering standards, best practices, and design patterns
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong foundational knowledge of C/C++ , including an understanding of data structures, algorithms, and memory management
- Exposure to embedded systems development through coursework, internships, or personal projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with development boards (ex, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone Black, Arduino Uno, STM32)
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Coursework in signal processing, guidance, or control systems
- Practiced in the training and use of AI models beyond LLMs
- Exposure to Agile workflows, CI/CD tools, or static code analysis
- Experience with Python
- Confident and responsible use of generative AI tools used in the development of software

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

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.