{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2f8ee2ee0950e15c7ed7fb50","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2f8ee2ee0950e15c7ed7fb50","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2f8ee2ee0950e15c7ed7fb50","title":"Senior Software Engineer – Control Algorithm, Pointer Tracker or Gimbal experience","description":"Senior Level Software EngineerJoin BAE Systems' Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area where we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. Our team leverages industry leading EO/IR and RF technologies to advance multi-platform detection, tracking, and defeat of incoming threats to support aircraft, ground vehicle, and maritime survivability. We continue to build on more than 40 years of experience fielding EO/IR survivability solutions in complex rotary and fixed-wing aircraft and ground vehicle environments. Our team uses advanced machine learning-based algorithms to enable fast adaption for new and emerging threats for airborne, land, and maritime products. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. We offer a flexible \"9/80\" schedule with every other Friday off. Additionally, with our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.We are looking for a talented Senior Level Software engineer to support analyzing, developing, and coding complex software for Pointer Tracking algorithms. You will be an integrated team member, collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers in one or more of the phases of Project Planning, Requirements Development, Design, Development, Integration and Testing. You will prepare design and project documentation intended to be used within complex programs or across sets of programs in accordance with established processes. We will pair you with a mentor and provide you with opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and make an impact within the larger engineering team. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: \"We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.\"Job ResponsibilitiesDeveloping pointer track software for classified programs.Duties include analyzing, designing, coding and code modification (typically in C++ and Python) of complex software designs for simple systems or subsystems or subsystems of larger systems.Evaluate complex software designs to identify design flaws.Prepare design documentation, in accordance with established processes.Utilize a Linux based software development environment. Embedded targets could range from ARM through high performance x86-64 CPUs and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). You will be integrating and testing in the selected target test environments.You may participate in external project interactions with other companies.Subject matter expertise in Pointer Tracker software.Required Education, Experience, & SkillsActive Secret ClearanceBachelor's Degree or higher in a computer related field with at least 4 years of experienceFoundation in Object-Oriented design and implementationExtensive background in embedded software developmentExperience using scripting languages, such as PythonStrong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong problem-solving and collaborative skills that translate to working softwareProficient with source code control toolsPreferred Education, Experience, & SkillsComputer Engineering experienceExperience with Modern C++ is a plusExperience developing Pointer Tracker or Gimbal softwareExperience with Control Algorithm DevelopmentExperience with Real-time Embedded Software DevelopmentExperience working with Hardware and Systems EngineersExperience with Agile Development, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelinesExperience developing on Windows/Linux Operating SystemsExperience using software tools like Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, GitLabExperience with Containers including Docker, Podman or KubernetesSoftware automated test development and executionPay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914 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. 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