Job Description
Empower national defense. Advance your career. Make a difference.
Join BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area in Hudson, New Hampshire as part of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team supporting the Compass Call program. As an early-career Software Engineer, you will help develop and maintain the tools, frameworks, and test environments that ensure the reliability and performance of the Compass Call prime mission equipment (PME) software. Your contributions will directly support successful production selloff, helping deliver advanced electronic warfare capabilities that keep our warfighters safe and effective.
What You’ll Do
At BAE Systems, you'll find more than just a job - you'll find a purpose. We foster a collaborative culture built on trust, mentorship, and shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies. You'll gain access to the tools, training, and growth opportunities you need to succeed, while making a direct impact on national security.This is a full-time, onsite role at our Hudson, NH facility, offering the chance to make a lasting impact on one of BAE Systems’ most strategic defense programs.
We also value work-life balance, offering a flexible environment and a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
Join BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area in Hudson, New Hampshire as part of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team supporting the Compass Call program. As an early-career Software Engineer, you will help develop and maintain the tools, frameworks, and test environments that ensure the reliability and performance of the Compass Call prime mission equipment (PME) software. Your contributions will directly support successful production selloff, helping deliver advanced electronic warfare capabilities that keep our warfighters safe and effective.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain object-oriented software using C++ within a Linux environment.
- Support integration and testing of embedded software with target hardware in secure environments.
- Apply Agile and DevSecOps practices with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
- Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Mission Software engineers to diagnose, debug, and test development systems.
- Contribute to automated test integration and execution, with a focus on reliability and zero-defects.
- Prepare test documentation and design artifacts in accordance with established processes
At BAE Systems, you'll find more than just a job - you'll find a purpose. We foster a collaborative culture built on trust, mentorship, and shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies. You'll gain access to the tools, training, and growth opportunities you need to succeed, while making a direct impact on national security.This is a full-time, onsite role at our Hudson, NH facility, offering the chance to make a lasting impact on one of BAE Systems’ most strategic defense programs.
We also value work-life balance, offering a flexible environment and a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
State/Province
New Hampshire
Salary Max Point
134921
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.
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
Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions
City
Hudson
Job Posting Title
CEMA Software Engineer II
Required Skills and Education
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming (C++)
- Knowledge of Python, BASH, or other scripting tools
- Experience developing in Linux environments
- Familiarity with software written in C and GUI frameworks
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and collaborative skills
Company
BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg
Postal Code
03051-5228
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Posting Requirements
Internal/External
Department
1JK_ES CEMA Program Management
Country
United States
Job Family
Software Eng
Preferred Skills and Education
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Experience with additional languages such as Rust, MATLAB, and/or C
- Hands-on exposure to hardware integration and low-level interfaces
- Familiarity with real-time embedded systems, RF communications, or EW systems
- Experience with Agile development, Git, Atlassian tools, or CI/CD frameworks
Salary Min Point
79365
Travel Percentage
<10%
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience
Job Category
Engineering & Technology
Physical location of the job
Full-time onsite
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes