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Senior Principal II Software Engineer

BAE Systems

Totowa, NJFull-time$153–261K/yrSeen 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$153–261K/yr
Location
Totowa, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Senior Principal Software Engineer will lead Small Form Factor efforts, providing technical leadership and mentoring while analyzing requirements, designing architecture, and driving agile development. The role requires self‑motivation, strong collaboration, and the ability to implement emerging technologies across multiple operating systems to deliver robust, high‑quality software solutions for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CSoftware Design PatternsArchitectural StylesSoftware Engineering PrinciplesReal-Time Operating SystemsEmbedded Systems DevelopmentCommunication ProtocolsAgile Development MethodologiesGitCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or Related Field12 Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer SWEL to lead Small Form Factor efforts in Totowa, NJ. The Software organization develops and delivers Software solutions for our complex electronic products to our internal engineering teams and external testing sites.

In addition to software leadership responsibilities, you will be responsible for partnering with other leads to help ensure that program objectives are met, and that software engineering has consistent, predictable performance. You will also participate directly on Software development efforts across the business area.

Software Engineering is fast paced and dynamic. You will need to be self-motivated, and highly collaborative to succeed in this role.

Job responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the SFF engineering team

  • Analyze system requirements and design SW architecture to meet the specifications

  • Follow agile methodologies to plan and implement a quality SW product

  • Adopt the use of open architecture to promote interoperability and future growth

  • Implement emerging technology within existing code bases

  • Evolve the advanced products software architecture to be more efficient and robust

  • Construct SW build environments in multiple operating systems

  • Design unit test structures that strengthen the reliability of SW

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in software development

  • Strong proficiency in C

  • Solid understanding of software design patterns, architectural styles, and software engineering principles

  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems development

  • Experience with communication protocols (e.g., UDP, TCP/IP)

  • Experience with Agile development methodologies

  • Experience with software configuration management tools (e.g., Git)

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong Leadership Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Prior success participating in team efforts.

  • A continuous improvement mindset to enhance Software development through process modernization.

  • Proven performance in software design and development.

  • Experience Developing and Integrating Application Software

  • Good leadership and communication skills.

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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.

Senior Principal II Software Engineer

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