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Entry Level Software Engineer

BAE Systems

Wayne, NJ · HybridFull-time$71–120K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$71–120K/yr
Location
Wayne, NJHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

BAE Systems is seeking an entry-level candidate for its Software Engineering Team in Wayne, New Jersey. The role offers exposure to the full software life cycle across multiple disciplines, including coding, debugging, software integration, and testing complex software and hardware systems. The position is hybrid and includes a Year One program with project rotations, mentorship, classes, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

High-Level Programming LanguagesObject-Oriented Analysis and DesignReal-Time Embedded DevelopmentHardware-Related SkillsOperating SystemsSoftware Version ControlAI-Assisted Software Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Master's DegreeCS, CE, or Scientific Degree With Software Engineering ContentUS DoD Security Clearance EligibilitySecret or Higher Security Clearance

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics such as Software Defined Radios, Avionics, and Electronic Warfare systems. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Our work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World.

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

We are seeking an entry level candidate to join our Software Engineering Team in Wayne, New Jersey.Qualified candidates will have an opportunity to become a member of our team working across multiple disciplines while being exposed to the full software life-cycle in an inspired, motivating, and collaborative environment. Tasks may include coding, debugging, and integrating software, as well as the integration, regression, and requirement testing of complex SW/HW systems.

In this exciting and challenging role, you will enjoy flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.

BAE s Year One experience provides you with opportunities to jumpstart your engineering career. As part of this unique program, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Explore different projects and technologies by participating in rotations.

  • Develop skills by receiving immediate mentorship from experienced managers and engineers and participate in classes and workshops to expand your knowledge of yourself, technology and our company.

  • Network and collaborate to make lasting connections with peers, co-workers and leadership.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • This position is open to applicants with varying levels of experience. To be considered for an Engineer I, you must have at least a bachelor s degree. To be considered for an Engineer II, you must have a master s degree. Degree in CS (Computer Science), CE (Computer Engineering), or other Scientific degree with suitable software engineering content.

  • Proficiency in multiple high level programming languages (e.g. C, C , Java, Python)

  • Working knowledge of software design and code utilizing Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) technique

  • Must be eligible for a US DoD security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Real-time embedded development or other hardware-related skills

  • Operating Systems (e.g. Windows and/or UNIX/Linux)

  • Software version control tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket)

  • Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an aid to Software Development

  • Security clearance (secret or higher)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70828 - $120408

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.

Entry Level Software Engineer

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How this job compares

Set against the 41,747 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$71–120K/yr
  • New Jersey median$135–208K/yr746 salary ranges
  • US median$135–219K/yr33,250 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $96K, is 43% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($168K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 854 open Software Engineer jobs in New Jersey and 41,747 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (34,086 postings).
Education
13,027 of the 41,747 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 9, 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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