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Principal Engineer Ground/Application Software

BAE Systems

Broomfield, COFull-time$118–201K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$118–201K/yr
Location
Broomfield, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

BAE Systems’ Software and Ground Solutions group seeks a software engineer to develop embedded satellite software and associated test infrastructure across a portfolio of programs. The role supports satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis systems, with full software life-cycle responsibilities. It is performed on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software DevelopmentCI/CDContainerizationC/C++RustPythonRubyAWSLambdaDockerKubernetesSpringJerseyFlaskCherryPyRuby on RailsJavaScriptAngularReactJavaFXQtSQLNoSQLJPA/ORMJavaObject-Oriented DesignUML DiagramsSoftware Configuration ManagementCoding StandardsStyle GuidesAzureMicroservice ArchitecturesMessage BrokersVueNginxApachePostgresRequirements DerivationMATLABCameo

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Related Technical Field6+ Years Related ExperienceTS/SCI Security Clearance

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

The Software and Ground Solutions group at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic software engineer focused on delivering high-quality, embedded satellite software and associated test infrastructure. This position supports a portfolio of software programs. Technology areas include software development, CI/CD, Containerization, C/C , Rust, Python, and Ruby.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You ll Do:

  • Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems,

  • Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support.

  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.

  • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.

  • May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.

  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

  • A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

  • Experience in one or more of the following technology areas:

  • Cloud development using AWS, Lambda, Docker, and Kubernetes.

  • Web and REST service development using Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, or Ruby on Rails.

  • Front-end and UX development using JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, or Qt.

  • Back-end development using SQL and NoSQL databases, and JPA/ORM.

  • Modeling, planning, or scheduling software development in languages such as Java, C , or Python.

  • Experience with object-oriented design.

  • Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.

  • Experience with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Additional experience helpfulin the following technologies:

  • Cyber and cloud development using AWS or Azure.

  • Microservice architectures.

  • Message brokers (MQTT, AMQP, Kafka).

  • REST and web app JavaScript framework development using Angular, React, Vue.

  • Web services (Nginx, Apache).

  • Database (Postgres).

  • Experience with requirements derivation.

  • Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.

  • Experience in developing test, simulation, or data processing applications in high-level languages such as Python, Ruby, or MATLAB.

  • Experience using Cameo or PlantUML for Design.

  • DevSecOps.

  • Testing frameworks (gtest, ctest, test-driven development, hardware-in-the-loop).

  • A working knowledge of Agile lifecycles and activities in each phase.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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.

Principal Engineer Ground/Application Software

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How this job compares

Set against the 40,579 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$118–201K/yr
  • Colorado median$120–191K/yr1,137 salary ranges
  • US median$135–217K/yr32,202 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $159K, is 4% above the Colorado median midpoint ($154K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,361 open Software Engineer jobs in Colorado and 40,579 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (32,914 postings).
Education
14,178 of the 40,579 open Software Engineer jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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