Quick Summary
Support design, development, integration and testing of an enterprise ground system.
This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location.
The Software and Ground Solutions group at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic software engineer focused on delivering high-quality, embedded satellite software and associated test infrastructure. This position supports a portfolio of software programs. Technology areas include software development integration and test, CI/CD, and Containerization.
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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.
- 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 clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Knowledge of systems engineering roles and functions, including operations concept development, requirements management, functional analysis, interface definition and control, synthesis, and/or verification and validation.
- Hands on experience in developing and maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Experience in cloud development environments.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Ruby.
- Experience with Atlassian Tools such as Confluence and Jira.
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Any experience in mission management, command & control, mission data processing, ground terminal and infrastructure domains.
- Knowledge of related disciplines in software engineering, hardware engineering, integration, test engineering, quality engineering, configuration/data management.
- Any experience with any ground or mission integration including operations readiness activities, rehearsals and launch support activities.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) SysML diagrams (Block Diagrams, Internal Block Diagrams, State Machines, Activity Diagrams and Sequence Diagrams).
- Experience with requirements management tool like Jama or DOORS.
- Any experience with satellite operations.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
What We Offer
~2 min readIntern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 27, 2026
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- September 27, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 13%
- Scored at
- September 27, 2026
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