GPU Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Do you want to join a team that designs and writes software that really matters?
Do you want to contribute to bringing America’s warfighters home safely?
Do you want to be a part of a cause greater than yourself?
Then, we need to talk!

Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.


In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PS) we design, develop, and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their mission. We are thought leaders in the application of seeker, guidance, and control technologies for precision munitions.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer who can transform algorithms from a concept to a working solution using a GPU enhanced processing architecture using OpenCL and CUDA depending on the hardware target for the product.

We are looking for an engineer that can work closely with the other engineering teams and mentor junior engineers working with them. You will work within an innovative team that can and will leverage the work of other teams from our large multi-site engineering organization.

You will be part of a growing Software organization in the Huntsville area. An organization that is developing and sustaining products for today while looking to the future our customers need us to create.

If you want the opportunity to be technically challenged, we want to talk with you and show you what a career at BAE Systems can mean for you.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or related field and 4+ years of relevant professional experience
• Able to attain a Secret Security Clearance
• Experience in adapting algorithms to work on GPU embedded solutions using OpenCL or CUDA
• Proficient C/C++

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• DoD Secret level clearance or higher (active in the last 24 months)
• Experience with Radar and the processing of RF signals data with GPUs
• Familiarity with the QualComm® Robotics RB5 Platform processors
• Modeling and Simulation background
• Working knowledge of Python to support testing and demonstration of concepts
• DevSecOps background and Agile experience in creating and/or using a complete software pipeline

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931

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.