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# Software Engineer I

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Hudson, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $64,926.0 - $110,374.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Git, Documentation System, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9175244/software-engineer-i

## About the Role

* This position is open to applicants with varying levels of experience. To be considered for an Engineer I, you must have at least a bachelor's degree. To be considered for an Engineer II, you must have a master's degree. Your degree must be in CS (Computer Science), CE (Computer Engineering), or other Scientific degree with suitable software engineering content.
 * Proficiency in multiple high level programming languages (e.g. C, C++, Java, Python)
 * Working knowledge of software design and code utilizing Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) technique

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Software Version Control and Documentation tools (e.g. GIT, Jira, Confluence)
 * Containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Helm)
 * Real-time embedded development
 * Agile Development experience
 * Secret Clearance (or higher, active within the last two years)
 * Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux OS (e.g. Red Hat 9+)

## Description

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®"., We are looking for 2026/2027 graduates interested in joining our ES Defense software engineering team in NH/MA. Qualified candidates will have an opportunity to become a member of our team working across multiple disciplines while being exposed to the full software life-cycle in an inspired, motivating, and collaborative environment. Tasks may include coding, debugging, and integrating software, as well as the integration, regression, and requirements testing of complex SW/HW systems.


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