Test Engineering - Principal Software Engineers (All levels)

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! This opening is included as part of our November 2026 Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) Engineering Hiring Event. While we encourage all interested professionals to apply, please note that this is a selection-based interview event for candidates whose skills and experience match our hiring needs. If your background and skill set match these needs, we will reach out with next steps. If selected for an interview, specific opportunities based on your interests, experience, and skill set will be discussed with the hiring team. For candidates not local to the Cedar Rapids area, virtual interviews will be accommodated

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F 35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible 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 WorldTM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Test Software Engineers (All levels) to join our dynamic team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge GPS receivers, anti-jam systems, and other critical navigation products. This position offers a unique opportunity to design, develop, and implement sophisticated automated test solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the evolution of our test engineering architecture.

What You will Do:

• Develop & Implement: Design and build innovative test systems and solutions to validate the performance of our navigation products through functional, environmental (thermal, vibration), and boundary scan testing.

• Software Engineering: Develop robust and maintainable test software using C# and C . Develop Test Sequences in National Instruments TestStand environment.

• Hardware Integration: Integrate and troubleshoot test solutions incorporating a diverse range of instrumentation, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, and PXI hardware.

• Communication Protocol Expertise: Support software integration for various communication interfaces, including JTAG, Ethernet, Serial, USB, GPIB, and CAN.

• Interface with COTS Equipment: Design software to effectively interface with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) test equipment through Interface Test Adapters (ITAs), custom cabling, and direct connection to the Unit Under Test (UUT).

• Digital Engineering: Utilize digital engineering modeling techniques where applicable to optimize test design and reduce costs.

• Collaboration & Support: Provide expert technical guidance and support to Design Engineering and Operations teams, troubleshooting complex test-related issues and ensuring smooth product transitions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in C and C#.

• Experience with automated test solution development.

• Experience with these tools: Cameo/MagicDraw, AssetScanWorks, Microsoft Visual Studio, NITestStand, ASIC/FPGA developmenttoolsand microprocessor development environments.

• A desire to grow and develop skills in C# for test software code development.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences through written and verbal means.

• A proactive and improvement-focused ability toleverageexperience and analyze existing test solutions tooptimizefuture test solutions.

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

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline

• Experience level: BS degree plus 4 years, MS degree plus 3 years and PhD plus a year of experience

• Be capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment

• US Citizenship is required

• Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. DoW Secret security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor s degree in Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

• 5 Years experience working as a Software Engineer

• Coding/tool experience with C#, C , LabWindows CVI, and NI TestStand

• Digital Engineering Experience with Cameo/MagicDraw

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

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.

Test Engineering - Principal Software Engineers (All levels)

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