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About the Role

As a Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer within CAS, you will be a key technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and verification of complex embedded software solutions. You will mentor and guide a team of engineers, driving best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safety-critical software. This role demands a deep understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and a commitment to software security and safety.

Responsibilities

Lead the software engineering team for complex embedded control systems, considering safety, performance, and security requirements
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of embedded software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
Experience leading high performing technical teams
Participate in all phases of the software lifecycle – from requirements definition and system design, through implementation, integration, and rigorous verification
Develop and review software designs, code, and documentation to ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., DO-178C) and internal quality guidelines
Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to improve software development processes and product capabilities
Contribute to the evolution of our software development processes and best practices
Act as a technical point of contact for complex software issues and provide resolution strategies
Focus on software product security, leading the integration of security features and supporting comprehensive validation efforts
Perform Control Account Manager (CAM) duties in adherence to sound Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques and practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
8-10+ years of experience in embedded software development
5+ years of demonstrated software leadership with a significant focus on aerospace or defense applications
Deep understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) – experience with LynxOS, VxWorks, or INTEGRITY is highly desirable – including bare metal operating systems
Expert proficiency in C/C++, Python programming languages and software development tools
Extensive experience with software architecture, design patterns, and software modeling techniques including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Strong knowledge of software security principles and best practices
Comprehensive understanding of aerospace software standards (e.g., DO-178B/C)
Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor‘s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field with strong embedded software development and team leadership background
10+ years of experience in embedded controls development with at least 3-5 years leading high performing distributed teams
Experience in full software lifecycle including requirements, design, coding, integration and verification
Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, LynxOS, and bare metal OS
Experience integrating on real-time, safety-critical electronic control systems that include hardware, software and programmable logic devices
Experience with implementing cybersecurity capabilities leveraging features/components including any of the following; secure boot, cryptographic accelerators, Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) or Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
Understanding of purpose and usage of; cryptographic objects: Keys, Certs, CRLs; algorithms: SHA, AES, RSA, ECC, HMAC, GMAC, etc., and protocols: TLS/DTLS, IPSec, etc.
Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with C/C++, Python and assembly language programming
Experience performing static/dynamic code analysis
Technical writing skills: capable of creating clear and concise engineering documentation
Master’s Degree in related engineering field
12+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development, including familiarity with systems such as flight controls, engine controls or mission systems, with at least 5+ years of leading high performing distributed teams
Experience with Multi-core and ARM processing hardware
Experience with safety critical development guidelines including DO-178B/C, DO-254, ISO-26262 or equivalent safety process requirements
Demonstrated experience leading medium to large sized software teams (5-10 engineers)
Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), including planning, tracking, and reporting on project performance using EVM methodologies
Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment
Strong oral and written communications skills
Motivated self-starter with good problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability, with good planning and organizational skills

Skills

Embedded software development
Software leadership
Aerospace applications
Defense applications
Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
LynxOS
VxWorks
INTEGRITY
Bare metal operating systems
C/C++
Python
Software development tools
Software architecture
Design patterns
Software modeling techniques
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Software security principles
Aerospace software standards
DO-178B/C
Communication skills
Collaboration skills
Problem-solving skills
Embedded controls development
Team leadership
Software lifecycle
Requirements definition
System design
Implementation
Integration
Verification
Green Hills Integrity
Safety-critical electronic control systems
Hardware integration
Software integration
Programmable logic devices integration
Cybersecurity capabilities
Secure boot
Cryptographic accelerators
Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs)
Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
Cryptographic objects
Keys
Certs
CRLs
SHA
AES
RSA
ECC
HMAC
GMAC
TLS/DTLS
IPSec
Assembly language programming
Static code analysis
Dynamic code analysis
Technical writing
Multi-core processing hardware
ARM processing hardware
DO-254
ISO-26262
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Planning
Tracking
Reporting project performance

Location

Endicott, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior Principal
8-10+ years
5+ years
10+ years
3-5 years
12+ years
5+ years
medium to large sized

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Master’s degree preferred
Bachelor‘s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
Master’s Degree in related engineering field

Salary/Compensations

$120874 - $205486

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
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 home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
military leave
bereavement leave
applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program
monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

About the Company

BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems business, within our Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) sector, we are dedicated to creating cutting-edge avionics systems that ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel.
Within Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS), you will have the opportunity to shape the future of avionics – contributing to fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, power management systems, and other critical aircraft 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.