CEMA - Software Architect

Empower National Defense. Shape the Future of Electronic Warfare

Join BAE Systems' Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area in Hudson, New Hampshire, and lead the charge on a high-impact, funded program revolutionizing electronic warfare for military aircraft. This dynamic initiative is advancing the future of electronic warfare with the Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) system. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer III, you will serve as the technical architect and lead software designer for EMBM, setting the foundation for next-generation capabilities that disrupt adversary long range kill chains. In this strategic, customer-facing role you'll engage directly with our company leaders and domestic partners presenting technical solutions, shaping requirements, and influencing the future direction of electronic warfare. Your work will directly shape how warfighters maintain dominance in contested environments for decades to come.

What You'll Do

• Execute a software EMBM architecture that integrates multiple EMBM functions into a comprehensive EMBM Engine while advancing open architecture initiatives.
• Define and orchestrate the EMBM technical roadmap, aligning capability development and delivery with a comprehensive EMBM vision.
• Serve as the software technical interface to customers, presenting architecture concepts, leading technical interchange meetings and aligning system designs with mission needs.
• Drive innovation using modern C++ in Linux environments, with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud-native architectures and supporting real-time processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with Systems, Hardware and Test teams on system-level integration of advanced electronic warfare capabilities.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering technical excellence and future technical leaders.
• Champion Agile and DevSecOps practices with CI/CD pipelines, automated test environments, and secure development standards.

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of EMBM - the next-generation battle management system for electronic warfare.
• Represent BAE Systems directly to our customers, serving as a trusted technical voice in technical discussions.
• Lead with impact as a senior technical authority guiding architecture decisions.
• Collaborate across disciplines in a culture that values trust, mentorship, and mission success.
• Enjoy balance and flexibility with a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) in a collaborative, mission-driven workplace.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in embedded and application software development in C++ on Linux platforms.
• Strong foundation in Object-Oriented design and system architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, drive architecture decisions, and deliver complex systems.
• Experience with software engineering processes, methodologies, testing, validation, and verification.
• Proven success influencing system-level design and integration across large programs.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills with experience briefing senior stakeholders.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Master's degree in computer science or computer engineering.
• Background in electronic warfare, radar, or communication systems.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience with Agile mythologies and full life-cycle development.
• Hands-on experience with Atlassian Suite, ClearCase, Git/Bit Bucket, or CI/CD frameworks.
• Demonstrated success as a technical lead or customer-facing engineering architect.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630. 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 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.