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Engineer II Software

BAE Systems

Wright Patterson AFB, OHFull-time$72–123K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$72–123K/yr
Location
Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

The Engineer II Software role supports BAE Systems’ ESA Strategic Capabilities Unit by developing enterprise and embedded software and containers for C2ISR systems. The work includes software lifecycle activities from requirements and architecture through testing, integration, documentation, and support. The position is on-site five days each scheduled week and requires a current active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RustC/CJavaOMS/UCIPythonLinuxMessaging ProtocolsKafkaProtobufActive MQTCP/IPSoftware DesignSoftware DevelopmentSoftware TestingLinux/Windows DeploymentObject-Oriented DesignSoftware Configuration ManagementCoding StandardsStyle GuidesAgileRequirements TraceabilityTest DevelopmentSimulation ApplicationsVerification ApplicationsGtestCtestTest-Driven DevelopmentHardware-in-the-LoopModel-Based Systems EngineeringDevSecOps

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Related Technical Field2+ Years Related ExperienceSecret Security ClearanceAbility to Obtain TS/SCI

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

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:

  • Write and test enterprise/embedded software for C2ISR systems.

  • Design, develop integrate and test software containers for the above C2ISR systems.

  • Experience with S/W development configuration tools (e.g., Gitlab, Markdown).

  • Containerization with Docker, and container deployment with Kubernetes.

  • 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 in order 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 will 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 2 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 Secret security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

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

  • Rust

  • C/C

  • Java

  • OMS/UCI

  • Python

  • Linux

  • Messaging and protocols (ex.: Kafka, Protobuf, Active MQ, TCP/IP)

  • Experience in designing, developing, and testing software for systems using the languages above.

  • Understanding of and experience with deployment and operation of applications on Linux / Windows systems.

  • Experience with object-oriented design.

  • 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

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

  • Experience with requirements derivation and traceability.

  • Experience in developing test, simulation, or verification applications in high-level languages.

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

  • Experience developing software in a Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) environment.

  • Familiarity with DevSecOps processes.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 41,225 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–123K/yr
  • Ohio median$107–202K/yr538 salary ranges
  • US median$134–215K/yr32,917 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $97K, is 37% below the Ohio median midpoint ($155K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 981 open Software Engineer jobs in Ohio and 41,225 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 33,478 postings).
Education
14,294 of the 41,225 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 3, 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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