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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Entry Level Software Engineer - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $66,017.0 - $105,628.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Desktop Computing, Linux, DevOps, Eclipse (Software), Elasticsearch, Geospatial Intelligence, Gradle, Integrated Development Environments, IntelliJ IDEA, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Apache Maven, MongoDB, Cisco Nexus Switches, Nginx, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Redis, Azure Active Directory, Azure Machine Learning, Swagger, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, System Testing, Systems Integration, TypeScript, WebSocket, C4ISR, Postman, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Backend, Gitlab, Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS), AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Bitbucket, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bfff0731fb753d23 ## About the Role * This position is open to applicants with varying levels of experience. To be considered for Software Associate I you must hold a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or computer science related field by June 2027; to be considered for a Software Associate II you must hold a Masters Degree * No more than 6 months of full-time (non-internship) software engineering experience * Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance by the U.S. Federal Government. * Proficient/knowledgeable in Java * Understanding and skills in software design and code, including Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) and fully understand concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) * Team player with a proactive attitude, the ability to be productive in a dynamic/ collaborative environment, and strong oral and written communication skills. A self-motivated and fast learner who seeks challenges, supports the team initiative, and thrives in an agile paced timeline. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Proficiency in multiple high level programming languages other than Java (C/C++, C#, Python or JavaScript) * Experience in backend/frontend/full-stack development and/or software architecture * Knowledge on Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML)/Large Language Models (LLM) * Prior internship or research experience in related field * Active security clearance * Extracurricular activities (campus organizations, clubs, student organizations, community service) * Experience/Familiarity with any of the following ## Description BAE Systems is looking for an entry level Software Engineer (<1 year experience) to work in a rapid development environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team beginning in 2027. Tasks may include coding, working with AI/ML services, debugging, and integrating software, as well as the integration, regression, and requirement testing of complex SW/HW systems. This position may require business travel in support of product demonstrations, software installation, and system testing. The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work with platforms and mission applications for intelligence and defense customers with domain emphasis on Geospatial Intelligence, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), and Mission Management. In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One: Beyond exciting work, every new engineer will be part of our Year One (YO) program - a unique and tailored experience to support your new engineering career. * You will join other first year hires in a curated YO program, in addition to your program team, creating strong connections with your peers and leadership as you develop and navigate your journey here at our company! * The Year One program consists of team bonding events, networking opportunities, training activities, self improvement modules, and more! * You will have a peer mentor to help guide you and provide support every step of the way. * You will have an experienced team fully dedicated to supporting you and your first steps in your engineering career., o Spring/Spring boot o RESTful Web Services/RESTful APIs/REST APIs/APIs o Microservices o Swagger o Kafka o ActiveMQ + Operating Systems/Build tools o Linux/UNIX o Maven o Gradle + DevOps o CI/CD pipelines o AWS Cloud Services o Azure Stack o Azure DevOps o Kubernetes o Docker o Jenkins o Nexus o Git/GitHub/GitLab o BitBucket o Jira + Front End Development Tools o TypeScript o ReactJS o SASS o CSS o HTML o WebSockets/Web Socket o Angular o JavaScript o Node o Nginx + Database Frameworks/Tools o SQL o PostgreSQL o MongoDB o Elasticsearch o Redis o Postman + Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) o VSCode o Eclipse o Intellij ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Future of Junior Developers in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1280-navigating-the-future-of-junior-developers-in-tech) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)