Senior DevOps Software Engineer

Software Engineer

This opening is for a large and dynamic program developing an Electronic Warfare (EW) product onboard a military jet aircraft. This position is responsible for maintaining and improving the Software Development Environment, most specifically in the area of the DevOps pipeline. The software team operates in a highly collaborative environment with mentorship readily available and ample opportunity to learn and grow. All phases of software development are underway in different technical areas, offering a variety of challenging work. This program is funded and expected to continue for years to come. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

We are looking for Software Engineers to join our Software Development Environment (SDE) team. Candidates must be interested in pursuing a deep technical understanding of the software development environment and in finding ways to improve it. We are looking for individuals who can quickly troubleshoot failed tests and collaborate with our Subject Matter Experts to determine root cause. Candidates must have experience in test automation and in scripting. Software development opportunities are available on the SDE team in the form of debug and troubleshooting, Python scripting, and potentially custom tool implementation. Additionally, C++ development opportunities will arise as the suite of regression and unit tests are expanded.

The work includes:

• Prototyping a modernized build system to unlock much greater automation potential
• Automating existing Windows tests to run in Jenkins and in a lab environment
• Improving the entire software test infrastructure
• Add automated checks into the process to encourage better development behaviors, like adherence to coding standards and reduction of technical debt

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related area with 4+ years of experience or Master's degree in same disciplines with 2+ years of experience
• Current Secret Security Clearance (active within 2 years)
• Software test automation experience
• Scripting expertise
• A strong problem-solving mentality
• The ability to deep-dive into problems
• Good communication skills to navigate cross-discipline hurdles
• Experience with OO/high level development

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Familiarity with DevOps
• Experience using software tools like Git, Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket
• Software development background
• Jenkins experience
• CI/CD pipeline development experience
• Advanced Windows troubleshooting knowledge
• Proficient in C++ development

Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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.

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.