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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer II Ground and Application Software - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States - **Salary:** $79,365.0 - $134,921.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Activity Diagram, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Advanced Message Queuing Protocol, Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, JavaFX, Java Persistence API, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MATLAB, Message Broker, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Nginx, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Qt (Software), Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Service Development Studio, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, UML, Web Applications, Web Services, Rust (Programming Language), Data Processing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Vue.js, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Software Coding, Devsecops, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm94rh ## About the Role + BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience + Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. + A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. + Experience in one or more of the following technology areas: + Cloud development using AWS, Lambda, Docker, and Kubernetes. + Web and REST service development using Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, or Ruby on Rails. + Front-end and UX development using JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, or Qt. + Back-end development using SQL and NoSQL databases, and JPA/ORM. + Modeling, planning, or scheduling software development in languages such as Java, C , or Python. + Experience with object-oriented design. + Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams. + Experience with formal software development practices including the use of software configuration management, coding standards, and style guides. \#LI-AP1 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills + Additional experience helpfulin the following technologies: + Cyber and cloud development using AWS or Azure. + Microservice architectures. + Message brokers (MQTT, AMQP, Kafka). + REST and web app JavaScript framework development using Angular, React, Vue. + Web services (Nginx, Apache). + Database (Postgres). + Experience with requirements derivation. + Experience generating UML Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams. + Experience in developing test, simulation, or data processing applications in high-level languages such as Python, Ruby, or MATLAB. + Experience using Cameo or PlantUML for Design. + DevSecOps. + Testing frameworks (gtest, ctest, test-driven development, hardware-in-the-loop). + A working knowledge of Agile lifecycles and activities in each phase. ## Description The Software and Ground Solutions group at BAE Systems Inc Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic software engineer focused on delivering high-quality, embedded satellite software and associated test infrastructure. This position supports a portfolio of software programs. Technology areas include software development, CI/CD, Containerization, C/C , Rust, Python, and Ruby. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You ll Do: + Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems, + Perform full software life cycle functions including requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support. + Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. 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