R&D Software Engineer

Job Description

Trusted. Innovative. Bold. Values that radiate throughout BAE Systems as one of the largest defense contractors in the world. At BAE Systems, we support the many efforts of our defense and intelligence customers to solve complex technical challenges. Are you curious about what it is like to be a part of an innovative company that takes pride in supporting national security and those who serve? If your answer is yes, our Integrated Technology Solutions team is seeking a motivated, mid-level software developer to work with our development team and support the strategic initiatives of the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) in Rome, NY.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional resource management and task prioritization by effectively balancing their time between multiple efforts. Candidate will be able to provide leadership to seamlessly usher an ongoing project from the development stage into sustainment while coordinating with cross-functional teams to identify user needs and propose software innovations for AFRL’s existing cross-domain solutions.

Responsibilities Include

• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to gather, refine, and document application requirements Work with the customers or stakeholders to gather application requirements
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications in an Agile environment
• Refactor and modernize legacy applications to support maintainability and continuous integration
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and deployment issues
• Follow established development standards, release management processes, and technical procedures
• Maintain accurate technical and system documentation

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in software development
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: C++, Go, Rust, JavaScript, React and TypeScript
• Experience with front-end web technologies and frameworks, including HTML, CSS, and Angular
• Experience with source code management and CI/CD pipelines using Git and GitLab
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including MongoDB
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Python and Scala
• VMWare vSphere
• Compliant with DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defe