BAE Systems
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Navigation and Sensor Systems

BAE Systems
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
$88k-$150k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities
  • developing software
  • verifying software
  • analyzing requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 4+ years of related experience. Requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret DoW security clearance
  • Embedded software experience required
Technical tools mentioned
JiraCameoMagicDrawDOORSAdaCC++JavaPythonAgileDevOpsDevSecOpsGPS

Job description

Job Description

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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 mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” 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.

BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with engineering experience and a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry-leading GPS products. Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, developing and verifying software for real-time embedded GPS receivers for military airborne, ground and weapons applications.  This position offers abundant opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of GPS technology and receiver architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our Modernized GPS receiver products.   

As a part of this team, you will have responsibilities spanning all phases of the software engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, code development, integration, verification, and documentation. Assignments my include tasks such as developing software tools, supporting field demonstration efforts, providing customer support, and mentorship of other engineers.  The successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled with a variety of development and test tools as well as proficient in the development of embedded hardware/software applications. 

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.

State/Province

Iowa

Salary Max Point

149922

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Secret

Shift

1st Shift

Union Job

None

Business Area

Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions

City

Cedar Rapids

Job Posting Title

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Navigation and Sensor Systems

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline, and 4 plus years of direct related experience 

  • Must be a US Citizen 

  • Have the ability to obtain a DoW Security Clearance 

  • High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products 

  • A genuine desire to learn and innovate 

  • Desire to contribute to a results-oriented product development team 

  • Solid understanding of software development processes for real-time embedded applications 

  • Strong verbal and written technical communication skills 

  • Ability to work well with a diverse team 

Company

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

Postal Code

52404

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Department

1HC_ES PS3 Engineering

Country

United States

Job Family

Software Eng

Preferred Skills and Education

  • Experience working with software and systems engineering processes 

  • Experience with leadership as a part of program execution 

  • Software requirements and architectural skills with functional decomposition, subsystem interface definition, technology application, and analysis 

  • Experience with real-time embedded hardware systems 

  • Experience with Jira, Cameo, MagicDraw and DOORS 

  • Experience with Ada, C, C++, Java or other high-order languages in real-time embedded applications 

  • Experience with Python scripting 

  • A working knowledge of Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing, or Kalman Filter Theory. 

  • Experience with modernized software development processes (e.g.  Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps) 

Salary Min Point

88189

Travel Percentage

<10%

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

Physical location of the job

Hybrid

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes

About BAE Systems

Global defense, aerospace, and security technology.

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