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# Software Engineer II (Non-traditional Path)

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Endicott, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $79,365.0 - $134,921.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Programming, Toolchain, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466619858&tx=ZT2625TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Are you a motivated and talented individual with a passion for embedded systems and low-level programming, but don't have a traditional background in computer science or engineering?, BAE Systems is seeking software engineers with 2 years of experience to join our team and contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software and firmware for mission-critical systems., * 2 years experience with embedded software or firmware development, testing, and validation in any programming language or environment.

 * Understanding of software engineering principles, specifically as they apply to resource-constrained environments (CPU, Memory, Power).
 * Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools.
 * Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities, including the use of debuggers or hardware probes.
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an ability to troubleshoot issues at the hardware-software interface.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
 * Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded development lifecycles.
 * Proficiency in C/C (for embedded targets) and Python (for scripting/automation).
 * Experience with Windows/Linux OS and cross-compilation toolchains.
 * Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, ARINC 429, or MIL-STD-1553).
 * Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) tools, GIT, Jira, and Confluence.
 * Agile Development experience.
 * Experience designing and implementing real-time software algorithms, interrupt service routines (ISRs), or device drivers.