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Software Engineer Principal II

BAE Systems

Fort Meade, MDFull-time$150–254K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$150–254K/yr
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems is hiring a Software Engineer Principal II. BAE Systems is seeking highly skilled Software Engineers to join their dynamic team, supporting government customers in driving innovation, efficiency, and security in government mission and business information technology. This role involves developing and maintaining critical national security mission applications, integrating front-end and back-end systems using Agile methodology. The engineer will perform coding, testing, debugging, and deployment of secure applications, collaborating with Government developers to ensure adherence to performance and security standards.

Key focus areas include Develop and maintain critical national security mission applications, Integrate front-end and back-end systems using Agile methodology, and Perform coding, testing, debugging, and deployment of secure applications.

Successful candidates bring TS/SCI Clearance, Bachelor's Degree In Related Field, and 8+ Years Software Development. Important skills include Coding, Testing, Debugging, Deployment, Secure Applications, and Performance Standards. Preferred (not required): Agile, Quantitative Analysis, Integrating Complex Algorithms, and Integrating Experimental Algorithms.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CodingTestingDebuggingDeploymentSecure ApplicationsPerformance StandardsSecurity StandardsAgileQuantitative AnalysisIntegrating Complex AlgorithmsIntegrating Experimental AlgorithmsApplied CryptographyDockerJavaHPC Software DevelopmentIntegrating AI AgentsQPU HPC ArchitecturesGPU HPC Architectures

Qualifications

TS/SCI Clearance With PolygraphBachelor's Degree in Related FieldIntelligence Community SW Development ExperienceCleared SW Development Experience8 Years SW Development Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company. We're seeking highly skilled Software Engineers to join our dynamic team, supporting our government customer in driving innovation, efficiency, and security in the rapidly evolving landscape of government mission and business information technology.

We're looking for a talented Software Engineers to play a key role in developing and maintaining critical national security mission applications, integrating front-end and back-end systems using Agile methodology. As a highly cleared software developer, you will be responsible for performing coding, testing, debugging, and deployment of secure applications, while collaborating with Government developers to ensure adherence to performance and security standards.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph

  • Bachelor s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

  • Intelligence Community and cleared SW development experience required

  • 8 years of experience in SW development, conducting coding, testing, and deployment of secure applications, with a portion of the experience within the last 3 years.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Master's degree in CS, CE, mathematics, physics or related field

  • Experience developing applications to support quantitative analysis

  • Experience integrating complex and/or experimental algorithms into established applications

  • Working knowledge of applied cryptography

  • Docker and Java experience

  • HPC software development experience

  • Experience integrating AI agents into development workflows

  • Exposure to QPU and GPU HPC architectures

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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.

Software Engineer Principal II

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