Software Engineer I

Job Description

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 mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us .

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

We are looking for 2026/2027 graduates interested in joining our ES Defense software engineering team in NH/MA. 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 requirements 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.

We offer a Year One experience providing you 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.

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. Your degree must be 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Software Version Control and Documentation tools (e.g. GIT, Jira, Confluence)

• Containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Helm)

• Real-time embedded development

• Agile Development experience

• Secret Clearance (or higher, active within the last two years)

• Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux OS (e.g. Red Hat 9 )

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374

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 I

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