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# Senior Software Engineer - SIGN-ON BONUS

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $97,008.0 - $164,914.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Ansible, Signal Processing, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Code Restructuring, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9138900/senior-software-engineer-sign-on-bonus

## About the Role

Do you have experience writing beautiful C code and developing algorithms? Are you familiar with digital signal processing? Do you enjoy collaborating with others? Come join our team of engineers in Space Systems!

We're looking for talented software developers with a love for space and solving hard problems. If you've looked at existing code and thought, "I could make this more efficient" or "I know a more elegant solution," we'd like to meet you!, * An existing TS clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and a successfully adjudicated CI polygraph

 * 6+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably with C or C++
 * Algorithm development or signal processing experience
 * Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
 * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Experience with CUDA programming
 * Familiarity with the RF and software-defined radios
 * Experience creating automated build pipelines such as, gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible, & Atlassian tools

## Description

* Write software in C++ or C for a space application
 * Refactor existing signal processing processing code into C or C++.
 * Collaborate with a multi-discipline engineering team.
 * Efficiently respond to developing requirements.

Due to the importance, this position offers a Sign-On Bonus. (Note: Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.)

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.


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