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# Software Integrator / Developer - Weapons Direction Systems

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Potomac, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $115,779.0 - $196,825.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Server Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-integrator-developer-weapons-direction-systems-rockville-md--cb7049c5-9fe8-4f15-8f50-de836a3b44d2

## About the Role

Software Development, Systems Engineering, Software Migration, United States Navy (USN), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Software Development, Ada Programming Language, C Programming Language, System Integration (SI), This position is for an individual who will be a part of an integrated program team working a naval defense system. Must be willing to learn and utinize Ada programming language. In addition to Ada, other languages like C and C++ may also be used for other components of the weapon control system integration efforts.

The individual must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, and make value added assessments.

The candidate will support the rehost of existing computer programs, software development, problem resolution, software testing/analysis, software configuration management, review of software design changes, and will work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet their expectations and arrive in a timely manner.

The candidate must be able communicate with diverse sets of external engineers to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from concept to implementation and test.

Occasional travel will be required to various facilities to participate in system testing

Required Education, Experience, & Skills * B.S. degree in STEM discipline and 5+ years of programming integration experience (3+ years with M.S.) related to combat/weapon systems, OR,

 * In lieu of degree, 10+ years of programming integration experience related to combat/weapon systems
 * Experience in Real-time embedded software development
 * Experience with ADA or C++
 * Develop, maintain, and test code by utilizing software development environments and programming languages.
 * Knowledge of software migration and system rehosting
 * Excellent organizational, documentation, and written/verbal communication skills
 * Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
 * Must be able to support US and foreign travel
 * Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearancePreferred Education, Experience, & Skills
 * M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
 * Experience/Expertise with ADA, C, and C++ software programming languages, and VxWorks OS
 * Experience with STANDARD Missile, Weapons Direction Systems, or Ships Systems Integration - particularly WDS Mk 14 influenced designs
 * Experience with VME environments
 * Experience in weapon system/defense software development of complex and high reliability software.
 * Strong understanding of software integration / development lifecycle and quality assurance methodologies.
 * Participation in Land-Based Test Site (LBTS) and shipboard test events
 * Experience with USN and USN supported FMS customers
 * Experience within the DOD community
 * Active DOD Secret level security clearance

## Description

Our team of talented software and system engineers is supporting the migration of software and integration with new hardware on Korean Navy Destroyers and other USN supported FMS programs. We are seeking several software integrators / developers to join our BAE Systems team for this multi-year effort.