ICBM Futures- SW Engineering Lead

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a distinguished Senior Principal Software Engineer Technical Lead to join the ICBM Futures Division within the Digital Futures Branch. Our mission is to identify, mature, and transition cutting-edge digital capabilities that accelerate the insertion of emerging technologies in support of the ICBM Directorate.

In this pivotal role, you will serve as a technical steward, guiding the development of full-stack engineering capabilities and supporting success across complex, high-stakes environments. You will act as a bridge between vision and execution, collaborating with program leadership, product owners, system engineers, cybersecurity experts, and mission partners to help transform strategic objectives into operational software realities. This position is ideal for a leader who combines expert-level full-stack proficiency with a passion for mentoring teams and navigating the intricacies of DoD digital transformation.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a national security-critical weapon system through engineering development, deployment, and sustainment activities. You will help influence the quality and performance of engineering products delivered by hundreds of personnel and assist the Government in acquiring and maintaining an entire weapon system-of-systems. By joining this high-performing team, you will become a trusted mission partner to innovative, digital engineering-driven Air and Space Force organizations responsible for the world s safest and most effective land-based nuclear deterrent.

BAE Systems is the third-largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. We believe in investing in our people, offering competitive compensation packages and comprehensive benefits that reflect the high level of expertise our engineers bring to the mission. Our team at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is predominantly aligned with the ICBM Systems Directorate, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, supporting the sustainment of the LGM-30 Minuteman III (MM III) and the acquisition of its replacement, the Sentinel ICBM. We are a uniquely valued mission partner delivering daily technical excellence to the Government. BAE Systems has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Utah for seven consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our employees.

Why Utah?

Utah offers an exceptional quality of life with diverse geography and an eclectic culture. Located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, our area provides an incredible range of outdoor pursuitsfrom world-class skiing at the 2002 and 2032 Olympic resorts to hiking, boating, and camping. The state is home to five National Parks and is a short drive from the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. With a hub of cutting-edge medical care and an expanding international airport, the region offers a perfect blend of adventure, urban convenience, and a highly favorable cost of living that enhances your overall earning power.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for software engineering activities, offering architecture oversight, implementation guidance, and support for delivery execution while mentoring engineers through code reviews and troubleshooting

Support the daily flow of engineering activities, including helping with work prioritization, task coordination, and providing technical input to foster professional growth

Guide the end-to-end lifecycledesign, develop, test, integrate, and deployof full-stack applications, encompassing modern front-end frameworks, robust back-end APIs, and enterprise microservices

Collaborate on the architecture and deployment of scalable applications within AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments, leveraging DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Partner with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs, user stories, and system requirements into scalable, working software capabilities

Conduct high-level research, prototyping, and analysis to solve complex computational problems, applying data science principles to AI, analytics, cybersecurity, and distributed systems

Develop technical reports, architectural recommendations, and decision-support materials to assist program leadership and stakeholders

Contribute to Agile maturity by participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, technical estimation, and software demonstrations

Help identify technical risks, delivery blockers, and quality issues, recommending practical mitigation strategies to engineering leadership

Promote software engineering excellence by encouraging secure coding standards, reusable design patterns, and maintainable architecture

Who We're Looking For

Senior Principal Software Engineer with advanced interpersonal skills and a strong capacity for complex problem-solving

Customer-focused professional with a demonstrated ability to proactively identify and address client needs

Proven ability to deliver high-quality results within accelerated timelines and shifting operational priorities

Expert-level Full-Stack engineering proficiency with a demonstrated history of technical leadership and mentorship

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

BS/MS in Software engineering, computer science, information technologies, Data Processing, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, physics or mathematics

BS 12 yrs or MS 10 yrs

At least 6 yrs progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership

Direct experience in DoD software development

Experience collaborating with multi-discipline engineering teams to define strategic goals, plan operations, and implement tactical customer guidance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Active Secret (or higher) security clearance

US Citizenship status (Pursuant to Government contract)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Cloud Expertise: Professional certification from a major hyperscale Cloud Service Provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Full-Stack Development: Proven experience architecting and developing modern web applications using front-end frameworks (Angular, React, Vue) and server-side technologies (Java/Spring Boot, C#/.NET, Python, or Node.js)

API & Microservices Architecture: Advanced experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs, microservices, and service-oriented application components across complex integration layers

Data Management: Expertise in relational and NoSQL database design, including data modeling, schema development, and high-level performance tuning and troubleshooting

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200

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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