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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Engineer - Full-Stack Ground Software Developer - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Fairborn, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,874.0 - $205,486.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Activity Diagram, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Eclipse (Software), JavaFX, Java Persistence API, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Qt (Software), Ruby on Rails, Requirements Management, Service Development Studio, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Systems Modeling Language, System Software, UML, Jama (Software), Data Processing, Comet Programming, ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Backend, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9036629/senior-principal-engineer-full-stack-ground-software-developer ## About the Role * BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience. * Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. * A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. * Experience with satellite ground system development with a focus on distributed C2, data processing, or mission planning software. * Experience with industry-standard ground systems such as COSMOS, ECLIPSE, OS/COMET, or OASIS. * Experience delivering high-reliability software in an agile, team-based environment with a solid CI/CD workflow. * Experience in one or more of the following technology areas: + Cloud development using AWS, Lambda, Docker, and Kubernetes. + Web and REST service development using Spring, Jersey, Flask, CherryPy, or Ruby on Rails. + Front-end and UX development using JavaScript, Angular, React, JavaFX, Python, or Qt. + Back-end development using SQL and NoSQL databases, and JPA/ORM. + Modeling, planning, or scheduling software development in languages such as Java, C++, or Python. #LI-AP1 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Any experience in mission management, command & control, mission data processing, ground terminal and infrastructure domains. * Any experience with any ground or mission integration including operations readiness activities, rehearsals and launch support activities. * Any experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Information Assurance (IA) in developing ground systems. * Experience with Agile EVM and Agile software development methodologies. * Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CICD) principles with security requirements as part of practicing DevSecOps on programs. * Experience in cloud development environment. * Experience with requirements management tool like Jama or DOORS. * Experience with Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE) SysML diagrams (Block Diagrams, Inner Block Diagrams, Sate Machines, Activity Diagrams and Sequence Diagrams) and UML diagrams (Class Diagrams, Sequence of Events Diagrams, and Activity Diagrams). * Experience with Atlassian Tools such as Confluence and Jira. ## Description The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capability Unit (SCU) at BAE Systems Inc, Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Sector is looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic software engineer to work on satellite ground system software delivering new capability to the industry. This position consists of working on a tightly integrated team in a fast-paced Agile environment to deliver continuous innovation to our customers. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You'll Do: * Develop satellite command and control, mission planning, and data analysis software systems. * Perform full software life cycle functions including software requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, documentation, and support. * Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. * Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. 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