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Software Engineer - Principal Tracking

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Hybrid
Broomfield, CO
118K-201K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Broomfield, CO
118K-201K Annually
Senior level
Design, implement, and maintain C++ tracking and estimation software for ISR and sensor systems; lead small multidisciplinary teams; support requirements, design, testing, customer demos, and cross-location collaboration.
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Job Description
As a part of our Advanced Technology and Prototyping team within the Air and Space Force Solutions Business Area, you'll join a diverse group of driven professionals who research and design edge capabilities that address some of the hardest problems within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). We are looking for a tracking subject matter expert to add their skills to our team where you'll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.
Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Job Responsibilities
  • Work as part of a software development team to design and implement Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), sensor exploitation, tracking, and Command and Control (C2) software
  • Design and develop robust and efficient C++ tracking and estimation software for sensor systems
  • Take ownership of a radar tracking codebase from requirements, design, implementation, maintenance, analysis, and test
  • Lead 2-5 person multi-disciplinary teams of scientists and engineers across different groups, divisions, and locations
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task, readily adapt to change, and respond to quick turn-around requests
  • Support customer meetings, demonstrations, or other externally facing activities
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or science field with 6+ years of relevant professional experience OR an advanced degree in a related field with 4+ years of experience
  • Capable of leading teams of software and system engineers including managing scope and schedule
  • Experienced developer with strong coding, debugging, design and problem-solving skills
  • Significant experience with tracking and estimation technologies
  • Deep knowledge of C++
  • Experience using collaborative source code management, Agile Development, and DevSecOps
  • Experience with Windows and Linux Development Environments
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and nontechnical teammates

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Active Secret Clearance, able to get TS/SCI Clearance
  • Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
    • Multi-target multi-sensor data fusion
    • Designing and implementing embedded C / C++ solutions
    • Real-time or time critical processing pipelines
    • Data analysis and performance evaluation
    • Space, air, and/or ground systems
    • Modeling & simulation (M&S)
    • Command and control (C2)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.

Top Skills

Agile
C
C++
Command And Control (C2)
Devsecops
Embedded C
Linux
Modeling & Simulation
Multi-Sensor Data Fusion
Real-Time Processing
Source Code Management
Tracking And Estimation Technologies
Windows

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