About this role
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to support the evolution of a critical collaboration software platform. This is not a "back-office" coding role; you will engage directly with user communities and customer leadership to translate mission needs into technical requirements, influence the overarching architecture, and demonstrate new features to the stakeholders who rely on them. The selected applicants will join a team delivering world-class capabilities for our client and their associated contractors, driving productivity and innovation. Working alongside a team of talented developers, you will have the autonomy to initiate improvements to build pipelines and test automation while mentoring junior engineers to elevate the team's overall technical maturity.
Required Skills and Education
- Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
- Education & Experience: 9 years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering.
- Substitution: A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience; a Master’s degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.
- Technical Skills:
- Proven experience in frontend development using JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
- Proficiency in building secure, reliable web applications hosted on Linux servers.
- Experience managing and querying relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL).
- Expertise in Git workflows, continuous integration (CI), and DevOps practices.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Experience developing PHP-based web applications.
- Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue, Angular, or React).
- Experience with NoSQL or document-based databases (e.g., Elasticsearch).
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards and User Experience (UX) design.
- Experience applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices within Agile/Scrum teams.
- Strong technical documentation and presentation skills.
- TS/SCI w/CI poly
- DoD 8570 compliant IAT Level II Certificate or equivalent
About BAE Systems, Inc.:
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Benefits Information
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.
Intern
Benefits
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).