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# Senior Principal II Software Engineer - Lead

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $149,603.0 - $254,317.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Signals Intelligence, Nvidia CUDA, Continuous Integration, Distributed Computing Environment, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Software Application Programming, Gitlab, Git, Linux Development, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Software Defined Radio, Kibana
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8b3d292c41e2157d

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering with 8+ years of related experience, or a Master of Science with 6+ years of related experience
 * Agile Development experience
 * Must have a current Top Secret / SCI clearance
 * Experience developing software using CI/CD in a Linux development environment utilizing containers with C, C++ and Python.
 * Experience with CUDA development
 * Experience developing applications that cover distributed processing, signal processing, multi-threaded, real time, embedded, low latency, device control, and Software Defined Radio applications.
 * Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities
 * Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, ActiveMQ, RHEL, Elastic Stack / Kibana tools.
 * Experience in EVM, Performance metrics, STIG evaluations, Risk and Opportunity management
 * Experience in Git, GitLab, CI/CD software delivery
 * Software Architect training / certificate.
 * Provide, directly or indirectly, top level technical leadership for the assigned design discipline(s) including selection and exploitation of promising new technologies, long-term goals, etc.

## Description

BAE Systems in NH is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth. We are looking for talented Software professionals to help us create the world's most advanced solutions in areas including Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers. For this position, we are looking for a Software Engineering Lead to apply their skills to developing high-quality, high-performance software for fielded electronics platforms.
Typical duties assigned to this position:

 * Lead a software team through Agile software engineering design and development
 * Employ your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment in technical areas
 * Lead Design activities to achieve program success
 * Communicate essential information and coordinate with engineering disciplines and functions
 * Develop program schedules, earned value criteria, and productivity metrics for efficient performance
 * Ensure the established Software Development Process is implemented successfully
 * Support important program capture and proposal teams with software baselines that include development and cost/scheduling estimating
 * Work with Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs and "right person/right job"