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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Largo, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $108,787.0 - $184,937.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, VxWorks, Git, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ScrapingHub24830-BAE1US128755BREXTERNAL

## About the Role

Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a Hybrid Work Format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field + Background in embedded and/or application software development in C + Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles + Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools + Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities + Strong problem-solving skills that translate to working software **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Active DoD Secret level security clearance + Real-time embedded development + Full life cycle software development + C#, Python, Java + Green Hills/VxWorks/Windows/Linux OS + Continuous Integration Tools + GIT, Jira

## Description

We are looking for talented software engineers to help us create the world s most advanced solutions in Communications, Navigation and Electronic Warfare for our defense related customers.
In this role, you will be an integrated team member, collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers in one or more of the phases of Requirements Development, Design, Development, Integration and Test.
You will prepare design and project artifacts intended to be used within complex programs or across sets of programs in accordance with established processes.
We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and be a leader in our engineering organization.