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May 9, 2026
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Engineer II – Ground/Application Software

Aurora Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
$79K/yr - $135K/yr
Entry Level
BAE Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications. They are seeking an Engineer II focused on delivering high-quality embedded satellite software and associated test infrastructure, supporting a portfolio of software programs.
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Responsibilities

  • Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems
  • Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment
  • Perform other duties as necessary

Qualification

Required

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
  • A current, active Secret security clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
  • Experience in one or more of the following technology areas: Cloud development using AWS, Lambda, Docker, and Kubernetes; Web and REST service development using Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, or Ruby on Rails; Front-end and UX development using JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, or Qt; Back-end development using SQL and NoSQL databases, and JPA/ORM; Modeling, planning, or scheduling software development in languages such as Java, C++, or Python
  • Experience with object-oriented design
  • Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams
  • Experience with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides

Preferred

  • Additional experience helpful in the following technologies: Cyber and cloud development using AWS or Azure; Microservice architectures; Message brokers (MQTT, AMQP, Kafka); REST and web app JavaScript framework development using Angular, React, Vue; Web services (Nginx, Apache); Database (Postgres)
  • Experience with requirements derivation
  • Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams
  • Experience in developing test, simulation, or data processing applications in high-level languages such as Python, Ruby, or MATLAB
  • Experience using Cameo or PlantUML for Design
  • DevSecOps
  • Testing frameworks (gtest, ctest, test-driven development, hardware-in-the-loop)
  • A working knowledge of Agile lifecycles and activities in each phase

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • A 401(k) savings plan
  • Disability coverage
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal plan
  • Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Military leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Federal and state sick leave
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
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Founded in 1999
London, England, GBR
10001+ employees
http://www.baesystems.com