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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Space Applications - Sign-on Bonus - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,008.0 - $164,914.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Apache Maven, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Processing, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Atlassian Bamboo, Jenkins - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en/job/128371BR ## About the Role · A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline · Active TS/SCI Clearance, and the ability to successfully complete a CI poly · Have or able to achieve Security+ certification upon hire · 4+ years of software development experience · Proficiency in Java and/or C++ · Proficiency with source code control tools such as git or Bitbucket · Strong communication, collaboration, & interpersonal skills · Experience building & using automation pipelines (Jenkins, Maven, Bamboo, or others) Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred: · Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) · Experience developing on Linux Operating Systems ## Description Do you have experience writing code in Java? Do you love Linux? Have you built and used automated build pipelines? Have you worked on a small team previously and worn a few hats? We need your talents and experience as a Senior Software Engineer on our Space Systems team. You will join a team of engineers on a program that provides customers with scalable data processing enabling real-time situational awareness in support of the warfighter. You will have the opportunity to build upon and modernize existing software capabilities. Tired of learning a new program every 6 months? Our position provides stable work for a long-time customer. When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with our Systems, Hardware, and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. If you have worked previously in a secure environment, consider yourself a rockstar teammate, and enjoy contributing to a mission that matters, we'd love to meet you! Job Responsibilities · Agile software design, development, test, deployment, and documentation of features and fixes in ongoing releases of fielded software · Collaborate with a small multi-discipline team of engineers · Work closely with program subject matter experts to learn the code base and identify portions for which to take ownership Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. Due to the importance, this position offers a Sign-On Bonus. 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