Software Engineer Principal Internal Tools

Like to be creative and explore new technology platforms? Have an eye for efficiency and enjoy tackling unique problems? The Internal Tools team is a multi-skilled development team looking for a talented software engineer to aid our business objectives. This role will expose you to multiple technology platforms and solution spaces while collaborating across several departmental teams. Be ready to create, innovate and be an active member of our team., In this position, you ll be an active member of the Internal Tools team and work on projects that colleagues across the business benefit from. Be expected to:

• Build & Innovate : Architect, develop, and deploy new software solutions on diverse tech platforms.

• Automate & Optimize : Craft custom scripts and integrations to streamline our existing systems and free up our team to focus on higher-value work.

• Be the Voice of the Customer : Translate customer needs into clear technical requirements for new products.

• Champion Quality : Participate in code reviews and Change Control Boards, ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our products.

• Drive Efficiency : Proactively identify opportunities to improve our team s workflows and leverage new technologies to boost productivity.

• Provide Expert Support : Offer technical support for existing products, helping our team and our colleagues succeed.

• A Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline and minimum 4 years of work experience

• Knowledgeable in the Software Development Life Cycle and related tools

• Proficient in the Python language

• Experience with AI agentic coding and implementing Large Language Models

• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills that translate to working software

• Ability to adhere to a hybrid working schedule (on-site at least 60% of the time)

• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Django development framework

• Experience with full-stack development, postgreSQL, and CSS

• Experience with script development, bash, PowerShell, or Visual Basic

• Experience with SmartBear Collaborator or other review software

• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo)

• Experience with source code control tools such as SVN and git

• Experience building & using CI/CD automation pipelines (Jenkins, Bamboo, others)

• Experience developing in Linux Operating System

Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

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. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM . Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems., At BAE Systems, we're dedicated to innovating for the future and protecting those who protect us. The Navigation and Sensor Systems business develops next generation advanced military Global Positioning Systems (GPS) products. The Internal Tools team is a cross-functional team supporting BAE s mission by developing innovative software tools to aid business applications and processes. Our goal is to innovate the way we work by increasing efficiency and productivity.