BAE Systems develops advanced electronics and defense and space technologies for national security missions. The Entry Level Software Engineer will work in a rapid development, multidisciplinary environment, coding, debugging, integrating, and testing software and complex hardware/software systems while supporting intelligence and defense mission applications.
Tasks may include coding, working with AI/ML services, debugging, and integrating software, as well as the integration, regression, and requirement testing of complex SW/HW systems
This position may require business travel in support of product demonstrations, software installation, and system testing
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions
Qualification
Required
* This position is open to applicants with varying levels of experience. To be considered for Software Associate I you must hold a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or computer science related field by June 2027; to be considered for a Software Associate II you must hold a Masters Degree
* No more than 6 months of full-time (non-internship) software engineering experience
* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance by the U.S. Federal Government
* Proficient/knowledgeable in Java
* Understanding and skills in software design and code, including Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) and fully understand concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
* Team player with a proactive attitude, the ability to be productive in a dynamic/ collaborative environment, and strong oral and written communication skills
* A self-motivated and fast learner who seeks challenges, supports the team initiative, and thrives in an agile paced timeline
\* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US Person status
Preferred
* Proficiency in multiple high level programming languages other than Java (C/C++, C#, Python or JavaScript)
* Experience in backend/frontend/full-stack development and/or software architecture
* Knowledge on Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML)/Large Language Models (LLM)
* Prior internship or research experience in related field
* Active security clearance
* Extracurricular activities (campus organizations, clubs, student organizations, community service)
Year One program for every new engineer, including team bonding events, networking opportunities, training activities, self-improvement modules, and peer mentoring
Experienced team dedicated to supporting new engineers and their first steps in their engineering career
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health, dental, and vision insurance
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health savings accounts
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: 401(k) savings plan
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: disability coverage
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
Temporary employees can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for the employee assistance program
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for business travel accident insurance
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
