> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3899836-sr-prin-software-engineer-for-space-payloads-sign-on-bonus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3899836-sr-prin-software-engineer-for-space-payloads-sign-on-bonus). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Prin Software Engineer for Space Payloads - SIGN-ON BONUS - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,355.0 - $221,603.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Ansible, Software Systems, Gitlab, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Jenkins - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466603037&tx=KR5151FFL&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 Do you have experience writing embedded software in C ? Do you love space and want your code to travel there? Do you enjoy collaborating with others? Have some experience in leading a small team of software engineers? Come invest in our team of engineers delivering new capabilities into space!, * An existing Top Secret clearance * 8 years of embedded software development experience, preferably with C * Team leadership experience or aptitude * Strong written and verbal technical communication skills * Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Familiarity with the space domain and/or software-defined radios * Experience with OpenC3's COSMOS (https://openc3.com/) and NASA's cFS * Experience creating automated build pipelines such as, gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible, & Atlassian tools ## Description We're looking for strong embedded software developers with a love for space and an enthusiasm for learning new tools and technology. Our teams are growing, and as a software engineer working with our Space Systems' programs, you would be partnered with domain SMEs and a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver software solutions enabling exciting new capabilities. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. Job Responsibilities Shape the design & development of an embedded space payload application in C or C Collaborate across sites and across disciplines to bring a new capability to life Efficiently respond to developing requirements Due to the importance, this position offers a Sign-On Bonus. (Note: Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.) Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.