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# Sr Prin Software Engineer for Space Payloads - SIGN-ON BONUS

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,355.0 - $221,603.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Ansible, Software Systems, Gitlab, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9138571/sr-prin-software-engineer-for-space-payloads-sign-on-bonus

## About the Role

Do you have experience writing embedded software in C++? Do you love space and want your code to travel there? Do you enjoy collaborating with others? Have some experience in leading a small team of software engineers? Come invest in our team of engineers delivering new capabilities into space!, * An existing Top Secret clearance

 * 8+ years of embedded software development experience, preferably with C++
 * Team leadership experience or aptitude
 * Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
 * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Familiarity with the space domain and/or software-defined radios
 * Experience with OpenC3's COSMOS (https://openc3.com/) and NASA's cFS
 * Experience creating automated build pipelines such as, gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible, & Atlassian tools

## Description

We're looking for strong embedded software developers with a love for space and an enthusiasm for learning new tools and technology. Our teams are growing, and as a software engineer working with our Space Systems' programs, you would be partnered with domain SMEs and a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver software solutions enabling exciting new capabilities.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom., * Shape the design & development of an embedded space payload application in C++ or C

 * Collaborate across sites and across disciplines to bring a new capability to life
 * 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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