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# Senior Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Totowa, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,049.0 - $246,584.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, RTLinux, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Systems Integration, Integration Tests
- **Published:** June 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0D5966C045B947FB810C210EBB79F35B/job/

## About the Role

Software Engineering is fast paced and dynamic. You will need to be self-motivated, and highly collaborative to succeed in this role., * BS Degree in Engineering with at least 8 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.

 * Minimum of 8 years or comparable test engineering related experience preferred.
 * Good familiarity with the Software Development Process
 * Experience developing Electronic Warfare systems.
 * Proficient in the Software Development Life Cycle and Software languages such as C , C# and Python.
 * Experienced in Real Time Operating Systems such as RedHat and/or RTLinux
 * Experienced in Hands on integration testing of electronic systems
 * Excellent leadership and communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Prior success participating in team efforts.
 * A continuous improvement mindset to enhance Software development through process modernization.
 * Proven performance in software design and development.
 * Experience Developing and Integrating Application Software
 * Good leadership and communication skills.

## Description

In addition to software development responsibilities, you will be responsible for partnering with other discipline leads on the programs to help ensure that program objectives are met, and that software engineering has consistent, predictable performance. You will also participate directly on Software development efforts across the business area., * Partner and collaborate with the program leaders to ensure program objectives are achieved.

 * Developing your technical and professional skills
 * Supporting the technical design, development, integration and release of our BAE SYSTEMS Software.
 * Work closely with product line engineering to ensure alignment and understanding of the required capabilities and functions.
 * Responsible for implementation of Software Solutions Strategy and processes


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