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# Space Payload Prin Software Engineer - SIGN-ON BONUS

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,095.0 - $200,762.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Ansible, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9012171/space-payload-prin-software-engineer-sign-on-bonus

## About the Role

Do you have experience working on RF payload programs? Do you have architecture and design experience? Do you want to watch a launch and see your software travel into space? Do you enjoy collaborating with others? Come join our team of engineers delivering new capabilities into space!, We're looking for talented embedded software developers with a love for space who are comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Our space programs are growing, and you could be a part of executing on exciting programs and bidding for future capabilities for space. If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk., * An existing Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

 * Payload development experience on a satellite program
 * 6+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably with C++
 * Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
 * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Familiarity with the RF and software-defined radios
 * SW Architecture experience
 * Experience creating automated build pipelines such as, gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible, & Atlassian tools
 * Experience with OpenC3's COSMOS (https://openc3.com/)

## Description

* Contribute to key decisions for the design & development of an embedded space payload
 * Write software in C++ or C for a space application
 * Collaborate across sites and across disciplines to bring this new capability to life
 * Efficiently respond to developing requirements

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.


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