Senior Principal Software Engineer

BAE Systems · Paterson · $145,049–$246,584 (stated in the posting)

Job Description
Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! This opening is for candidates who are interested in interviewing at our September 2026 Electronic Warfare Engineering Hiring Event. This position will be located at either our Totowa or Wayne, New Jersey locations. If your background and skill set match our hiring needs, we will reach out with next steps. If selected for an interview, specific opportunities based on your interests and skill set will be discussed with the hiring team. For candidates not local to the Totowa/Wayne NJ area, virtual interviews will be accommodated.

Are you a Software Engineer with 8 to 20+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design and write software that really matters and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? Then, help us protect those that protect us by developing next generation electronic systems products and solutions. We need your talent, motivation, and vision to join our growing teams. BAE Systems has recently been awarded new programs and is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth.

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. 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.

A BAE Systems Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. These systems might include, but are not limited to, processing intensive analytics, algorithm development, real-time systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, and application and systems development and monitoring. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 8+ years work experience.
Software development experience using languages such as C++, C#, C, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript.
Has experience with Agile Development
Has experience developing and executing test procedures for software components.
Has experience developing software solutions by analyzing system performance standards and conferring with users or system engineers.
Has experience with source code control systems, such as Git.
Has experience with standard tools ie JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket
Currently has a full active Secret clearance (or higher)
Please note that pursuant to government contracts, these positions require US citizenship status.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of these particular roles, work will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. Hybrid opportunities may be available.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Has experience in Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communications or Navigation Systems
Has experience with DevSecOps
Has experience with Containers including Docker or Kubernetes.
Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
Experience in development of software testing automation (JSON, Java, GoogleTest, Shell scripts, etc… as examples of possible scripting experience)
Deployment of software releases on operational systems
Experience with Real-time Embedded Software Development
Experience developing on Windows/Unix/Linux Operating Systems

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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.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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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