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# Systems Software Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Hill Air Force Base, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,150.0 - $122,655.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Scripting, SC Clearance, Information Technology, DO-178B, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9172747/systems-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
 * Minimum 3 years of related experience
 * Experience with systems engineering practices, procedures and application to software development
 * Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Strong verbal/written communications skills and peer-to-leader presentations
 * Ability to work in a dynamic setting that includes variable workloads and shifting priorities
 * Ability to take initiative and execute tasks with limited day-to-day direction
 * Experience with any coding or scripting language
 * Experience with Agile software metrics (e.g., burnup/burndown, velocity, code coverage)
 * Aerospace Software Standards (DO-178C, ARINC-653, ARINC-661, MISRA C, etc.)
 * Agile/SAFe/Lean development
 * Experience with software requirements development
 * DevSecOps pipelines, tools and techniques operated within a cloud-based environmen

## Description

BAE Systems is seeking an individual to fill the role of a Systems Software Engineer. You will gain experience in one of the largest government contracts while reviewing software development in every facet of today's best practices. The ideal candidate would provide a mix of software and systems engineering expertise while also understanding software development practices. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next-generation Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System., * Support Software Deployment to warfighter

 * Act as Software Subject Matter Expert to review and define software systems requirements, specification documents, processes, plans, guides, and reports
 * Support software program office lead engineers with software acquisition, integration, strategic planning and communications
 * Coordinate with other teams, agencies, and stakeholders in the development and evaluation of software systems engineering requirements
 * Track and evaluate program progress by analyzing software metrics and earned value
 * Learn and apply innovative Model Based (Systems) Engineering (MBE/MBSE) approaches to Software Acquisition and Development
 * Support government initiatives towards modern software acquisition and development methodologies such as Agile and DevSecOps


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