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# Software Engineer II (Non-traditional Path)

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Hudson, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $79,365.0 - $134,921.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Linux, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gk2tf2

## About the Role

Are you a motivated and talented individual with a passion for software engineering, but don't have a traditional background in computer science or engineering?, + An active US Secret clearance (or active within the past two years)

 + Experience with software development, testing and validation in any program language or environment

 + Understanding of software engineering principles and concepts

 + Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools

 + Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities

 + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 + An active US Top Secret clearance

 + Experience with real-time embedded development and/or full life cycle software development

 + C , C#, Python, Java

 + Windows/Linux OS

 + Continuous Integration Tools

 + GIT, Jira, Confluence

 + Agile Development experience

 + Designing and/or implementing software algorithms



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