Develop and enhance a mission-critical collaboration platform by translating user needs into technical requirements, influencing architecture, and demonstrating features to stakeholders. Build secure web applications, manage relational databases, improve CI pipelines and test automation, and apply DevOps and SRE practices. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with customers and developers, and presenting technical solutions. Eligibility for TS/SCI with CI polygraph and nine years of software or systems engineering experience are required.
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to support the evolution of a critical collaboration software platform. This is not a "back-office" coding role; you will engage directly with user communities and customer leadership to translate mission needs into technical requirements, influence the overarching architecture, and demonstrate new features to the stakeholders who rely on them. The selected applicants will join a team delivering world-class capabilities for our client and their associated contractors, driving productivity and innovation. Working alongside a team of talented developers, you will have the autonomy to initiate improvements to build pipelines and test automation while mentoring junior engineers to elevate the team's overall technical maturity.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270
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, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
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.
BAE Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to support the evolution of a critical collaboration software platform. This is not a "back-office" coding role; you will engage directly with user communities and customer leadership to translate mission needs into technical requirements, influence the overarching architecture, and demonstrate new features to the stakeholders who rely on them. The selected applicants will join a team delivering world-class capabilities for our client and their associated contractors, driving productivity and innovation. Working alongside a team of talented developers, you will have the autonomy to initiate improvements to build pipelines and test automation while mentoring junior engineers to elevate the team's overall technical maturity.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
- Education & Experience: 9 years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering.
- Substitution: A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience; a Master's degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.
- Technical Skills:
- Proven experience in frontend development using JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
- Proficiency in building secure, reliable web applications hosted on Linux servers.
- Experience managing and querying relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL).
- Expertise in Git workflows, continuous integration (CI), and DevOps practices.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience developing PHP-based web applications.
- Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue, Angular, or React).
- Experience with NoSQL or document-based databases (e.g., Elasticsearch).
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards and User Experience (UX) design.
- Experience applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices within Agile/Scrum teams.
- Strong technical documentation and presentation skills.
- TS/SCI w/CI poly
- DoD 8570 compliant IAT Level II Certificate or equivalent
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270
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, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
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.
BAE Systems, Inc. Austin, Texas, USA Office
825 E. Howard Lane, Austin, TX, United States, 78753
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