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# Senior Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Fort Wayne, IN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,787.0 - $184,937.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, VxWorks, Git, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/82162CDFBC90429BA7F99B72B0F80A52/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
 * Background in embedded and/or application software development in C
 * Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
 * Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
 * Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
 * Strong problem-solving skills that translate to working software

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Active DoD Secret level security clearance
 * Real-time embedded development
 * Full life cycle software development
 * C#, Python, Java
 * Green Hills/VxWorks/Windows/Linux OS
 * Continuous Integration Tools
 * GIT, Jira, Confluence
 * Agile Development experience
 * Designing and/or implementing software algorithms



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