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# Principal Software Engineer (Sign-on bonus available)

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Nashua, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $97,008.0 - $164,914.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Collaborative Software, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Software Engineering, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en/job/128056BR

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 4+ years of experience
 * Secret Clearance (active within the last two years)
 * Proficient in C++
 * Object Oriented Design/Development
 * Experience with software engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
 * Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Full life-cycle software development
 * Software automated test development and execution
 * Experience with Agile Development and DevSecOps
 * Experience using software tools like Jira, Confluence, BitBucket and ClearCase
 * Software/Firmware interface definition development
 * Experience with Real-time Embedded Software Development
 * Special Access Program clearance

## Description

* Perform backlog prioritization in coordination with management and the customer
 * Work collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external customers to maintain a positive and productive work environment
 * Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
 * On-time delivery of contract deliverables with acceptable quality and 90%+ first pass customer acceptance.
 * Plan/participate in formal software development milestone reviews with the engineering team as well as the customer
 * Evaluate complex software designs to identify design flaws.
 * Working with collaborative tools and supporting development of an automated digital delivery capability
 * Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.


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