CEMA - Senior Software Engineer

Job Description Empower national defense. Advance your career. Make a difference.

At BAE Systems, we’re shaping the future of electronic warfare. Join our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area in Hudson, NH to support the Compass Call program, one of the most strategic efforts in U.S. Air Force electronic attack as we expand our capabilities to support growing global demand for advanced electronic warfare systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll develop advanced mission software that disrupts adversary radar and communication networks, with applications spanning both domestic operations and international customers.

This role is ideal for a mid-career engineer ready to take ownership of complex technical challenges. You’ll work with modern C++ and C# in secure Linux environments, contribute to real-time mission software, and collaborate closely with systems and test teams. Along the way, you’ll mentor junior engineers and help strengthen our technical bench for future mission success.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement object-oriented software solutions for mission-critical applications.
• Support system integration and verification, ensuring performance across multiple baselines.
• Contribute to the development of advanced processing frameworks and real-time mission planning tools.
• Apply Agile and DevSecOps methodologies, using CI/CD pipelines and modern collaboration tools.
• Diagnose, debug, and resolve complex software issues.
• Collaborate with Systems, and Test engineers to solve cross-disciplinary technical challenges.
• Adapt mission software for foreign military sales programs (e.g., Italy).

Why Join Us

At BAE Systems, you’ll work at the intersection of technology and national defense. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll have an opportunity to:

• Apply your expertise to real-world, high-impact defense challenges.
• Collaborate daily with top engineers across disciplines.
• Develop skills in real-time systems, DevSecOps, and international programs.
• Enjoy balance and flexibility with our 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).

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, with opportunities to shape the future of electronic warfare capabilities for the US and its allies.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in object-oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++, C, C#, or 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.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Knowledge of real-time embedded systems, signal processing, SDRs, or RF communications
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience with software verification, validation, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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 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.