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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CEMA Principal Software Engineer - Team Lead (Sign On Bonus Available) - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Hudson, NH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,095.0 - $200,762.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, CompTIA Security+, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Hardware Design, Internet Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Jenkins - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/027D6B7AD7054F00B55F5DCFDF1B91A9/job/ ## About the Role * Active Secret clearance * Bachelor s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field * 6 years of professional software development experience. * Proficiency in object-oriented programming (C ) and development in Linux environments. * Experience with C and GUI frameworks. * Familiarity with communication interfaces, protocols, IP networking, and message architectures. * Demonstrated experience leading small teams or mentoring junior engineers. * Strong debugging, problem-solving, and organizational skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across disciplines. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Active Top Secret Clearance. * CompTIA Security Certification. * Experience with Rust, MATLAB, C, Python, or Bash scripting * Exposure to hardware integration, external RF receivers, or low-level interfaces. * Knowledge of real-time embedded systems, RF communications, or Counter-Radar EW. * Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Git, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), and CI/CD frameworks (e.g., Jenkins). * Prior experience as a technical lead. ## Description Join BAE Systems Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area in Hudson, New Hampshire as part of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team supporting the Compass Call program. As a Software Engineering Team Lead, you will guide a talented group of engineers in developing and maintaining the tools, frameworks, and test environments that ensure the reliability and performance of the Compass Call prime mission equipment (PME) software. Your leadership will directly enable successful production selloff, helping deliver advanced electronic warfare capabilities that keep our warfighters safe and effective. What You ll Do: * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, ensuring best practices in design, coding, testing, and documentation. * Coordinate software development activities, ensuring alignment with program goals, schedules, and deliverables. * Design, develop, and maintain object-oriented software using C , C, Rust, and MATLAB in a Linux environment. * Oversee integration and testing of embedded software with target hardware in secure environments. * Apply Agile and DevSecOps practices with CI/CD pipelines and automated test environments. * Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Mission Software teams to resolve issues and ensure successful system-level performance. * Review technical artifacts, evaluate complex designs, and drive continuous improvement across the team. * Support production selloff and ensure test documentation meets established engineering processes. Why Join Us? At BAE Systems, you ll join a team built on trust, collaboration, and mission focus. As a Team Lead, you ll not only grow your own technical expertise but also shape the next generation of engineers through mentorship and leadership. We invest in your success with training, cutting-edge tools, and a supportive culture that values innovation and teamwork. This is a full-time, onsite role at our Hudson, NH facility, offering the chance to make a lasting impact on one of BAE Systems most strategic defense programs. 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