Job Description

Join BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area and lead the development of the next‑generation RF software for the P‑8A Poseidon Self‑Protection (P8‑ASP) program. Building on a $95 million U.S. Navy contract, which is BAE’s electronic‑warfare solution that detects, exploits, and counters advanced missile threats, you will help shape a capability of strategic importance. As the RF Deputy Software Lead, you will own the evolution of the RF interface CSCI and integrate the 3U Direct Digital IRAD capability into a flexible, open‑architecture pod that can be rapidly modernized for today’s contested environments and for future high‑value airborne assets. Your work will directly protect the Poseidon crew, extend mission range, and enable the Navy to operate safely in high‑threat airspace.

In this senior-level leadership role, you will drive a cross‑functional team of software, systems, and test engineers through the full product lifecycle, from rapid‑prototype concepts to low‑rate production. You will design, develop, and verify high‑performance RF signal‑processing software using modern C/C++ on Linux, complemented by Python‑based automation, simulation, and test‑script frameworks. Leveraging Agile and DevSecOps practices, you will establish CI/CD pipelines, manage source control with Git/Bitbucket, and coordinate requirements flow through Jira/Confluence. Your expertise in real‑time data handling, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, and open‑architecture integration will ensure the pod remains compatible with emerging threat‑detection and decoy technologies while meeting stringent airworthiness and mission effectiveness standards.

As a Software Lead, you will participate in BAE’s P8 ASP Program Management Office and work directly with our U.S. Navy customer. You will drive performance and present design reviews, risk assessments, and performance results at customer interchange meetings. You will mentor junior engineers, report monthly software metrics, and champion best‑in‑class engineering processes. By delivering robust and maintainable software that underpins BAE’s layered survivability approach, you will help safeguard the nation’s most critical maritime aircraft and uphold our mission—We Protect Those Who Protect Us®. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of electronic warfare on a program with long‑term funding and high strategic impact.

State/Province

New Hampshire

Salary Max Point

226035

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

Top Secret

Shift

1st Shift

Union Job

None

Business Area

Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions

City

Merrimack

Job Posting Title

RF Software Lead

Required Skills and Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
10+ years of professional software development experience.
RF/EW Experience
Proficiency in object-oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++ and Java
Experience developing in Linux environments.
Hands-on experience with version control and collaboration tools (Git, Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Company

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

Postal Code

03054

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Department

1JC_ES CEMA Engineering

Country

United States

Job Family

Software Eng

Preferred Skills and Education

Current Sercret Clearance
Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering
Full life-cycle software development
Customer/Subcontractor interfacing
Experience using Git/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence

Salary Min Point

132962

Travel Percentage

<10%

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

Physical location of the job

Full-time onsite

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes