Develop and integrate real-time embedded software for Weapons Direction Systems supporting naval defense programs. Responsibilities include software migration and rehosting, code development, testing, analysis, configuration management, design reviews, problem resolution, and coordination with internal and external engineers. The role supports system testing, customer deliverables, and occasional travel to facility and shipboard test locations.
Job Description
Our team of talented software and system engineers is supporting the migration of software and integration with new hardware on Korean Navy Destroyers and other USN supported FMS programs. We are seeking several software integrators / developers to join our BAE Systems team for this multi-year effort.
This position is for an individual who will be a part of an integrated program team working a naval defense system. Must be willing to learn and utinize Ada programming language. In addition to Ada, other languages like C and C++ may also be used for other components of the weapon control system integration efforts.
The individual must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, and make value added assessments.
The candidate will support the rehost of existing computer programs, software development, problem resolution, software testing/analysis, software configuration management, review of software design changes, and will work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet their expectations and arrive in a timely manner.
The candidate must be able communicate with diverse sets of external engineers to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from concept to implementation and test.
Occasional travel will be required to various facilities to participate in system testing
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • B.S. degree in STEM discipline and 5+ years of programming integration experience (3+ years with M.S.) related to combat/weapon systems, OR, • In lieu of degree, 10+ years of programming integration experience related to combat/weapon systems• Experience in Real-time embedded software development• Experience with ADA or C++• Develop, maintain, and test code by utilizing software development environments and programming languages.• Knowledge of software migration and system rehosting• Excellent organizational, documentation, and written/verbal communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment• Must be able to support US and foreign travel• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering• Experience/Expertise with ADA, C, and C++ software programming languages, and VxWorks OS• Experience with STANDARD Missile, Weapons Direction Systems, or Ships Systems Integration - particularly WDS Mk 14 influenced designs• Experience with VME environments• Experience in weapon system/defense software development of complex and high reliability software.• Strong understanding of software integration / development lifecycle and quality assurance methodologies.• Participation in Land-Based Test Site (LBTS) and shipboard test events• Experience with USN and USN supported FMS customers• Experience within the DOD community• Active DOD Secret level security clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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, Inc.
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, 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. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.
Our team of talented software and system engineers is supporting the migration of software and integration with new hardware on Korean Navy Destroyers and other USN supported FMS programs. We are seeking several software integrators / developers to join our BAE Systems team for this multi-year effort.
This position is for an individual who will be a part of an integrated program team working a naval defense system. Must be willing to learn and utinize Ada programming language. In addition to Ada, other languages like C and C++ may also be used for other components of the weapon control system integration efforts.
The individual must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, and make value added assessments.
The candidate will support the rehost of existing computer programs, software development, problem resolution, software testing/analysis, software configuration management, review of software design changes, and will work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet their expectations and arrive in a timely manner.
The candidate must be able communicate with diverse sets of external engineers to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from concept to implementation and test.
Occasional travel will be required to various facilities to participate in system testing
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • B.S. degree in STEM discipline and 5+ years of programming integration experience (3+ years with M.S.) related to combat/weapon systems, OR, • In lieu of degree, 10+ years of programming integration experience related to combat/weapon systems• Experience in Real-time embedded software development• Experience with ADA or C++• Develop, maintain, and test code by utilizing software development environments and programming languages.• Knowledge of software migration and system rehosting• Excellent organizational, documentation, and written/verbal communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment• Must be able to support US and foreign travel• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering• Experience/Expertise with ADA, C, and C++ software programming languages, and VxWorks OS• Experience with STANDARD Missile, Weapons Direction Systems, or Ships Systems Integration - particularly WDS Mk 14 influenced designs• Experience with VME environments• Experience in weapon system/defense software development of complex and high reliability software.• Strong understanding of software integration / development lifecycle and quality assurance methodologies.• Participation in Land-Based Test Site (LBTS) and shipboard test events• Experience with USN and USN supported FMS customers• Experience within the DOD community• Active DOD Secret level security clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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, Inc.
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, 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. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.
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