BAE Systems Intelligence & Security is seeking a Principal Engineer – Ground/Application Software to deliver new capability to the satellite ground system industry. You will join a tightly integrated team in a fast-paced Agile environment, focused on continuous innovation for our customers.
What You'll Do
- Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems.
- Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department and business units.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
What We're Looking For
- A BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field plus 6 or more years of related experience. Each higher-level degree (Master's, PhD) may substitute for two years of experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience in one or more of these technology areas: Cloud development using AWS, Lambda, Docker, and Kubernetes; Web and REST service development using Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, or Ruby on Rails; Front-end and UX development using JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, or Qt; Back-end development using SQL and NoSQL databases, and JPA/ORM; Modeling, planning, or scheduling software development in languages such as Java, C++, or Python.
- Experience with object-oriented design.
- Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.
- Experience with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides.
Nice to Have
- Additional experience in: Cyber and cloud development using AWS or Azure; Microservice architectures; Message brokers (MQTT, AMQP, Kafka); REST and web app JavaScript framework development using Angular, React, Vue; Web services (Nginx, Apache); Database (Postgres).
- Experience with requirements derivation.
- Experience in developing test, simulation, or data processing applications in high-level languages such as Python, Ruby, or MATLAB.
- Experience using Cameo or PlantUML for Design.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with testing frameworks (gtest, ctest, test-driven development, hardware-in-the-loop).
- A working knowledge of Agile lifecycles and activities in each phase.
Technical Stack
- Cloud & Infra: AWS, Lambda, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure
- Backend & Services: Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, Ruby on Rails, Java, C++, Python, MQTT, AMQP, Kafka, Nginx, Apache
- Frontend & UX: JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, Qt, Vue
- Data: SQL, NoSQL, JPA/ORM, Postgres
- Tools & Modeling: Ruby, MATLAB, Cameo, PlantUML
Team & Environment
You will be part of a tightly integrated team operating in a fast-paced Agile environment, focused on collaborative development and continuous innovation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Target salary range: $118,095 - $200,762.
- You will work for a company committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning, and strong execution within collaborative, cross-functional teams.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Broomfield, Colorado; Westminster, Colorado; or Boulder, Colorado.
BAE Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
