(This job is eligible for relocation assistance and sign-on bonus.) Through research programs funded by science and technology R&D organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense, the research and development team in FAST Labs™ collaborate across the enterprise. On this team, you’ll have the opportunity to create and develop advanced technology capabilities in the areas of advanced electronics, autonomy, cyber, electronic warfare, and sensors, and high-performance processing. If you are a technologist who loves to create cutting edge software based around the most challenging algorithms, platforms, and environments, this is the career opportunity for you. The FAST Labs business area is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector of BAE Systems. We are a fast-paced environment, creating prototype, proof of concept, and low volume product with minimal process and documentation requirements. Our programs go from concept to delivery in weeks or months not years. FAST Labs is an environment where smart people are allowed to run fast. As a Software Engineer II in FAST Labs Engineering you will: - Work on some of the most challenging EW, Cyber, and Autonomous Platforms to meet our customer’s needs. - Assist on the evaluation and design of highly complex and innovative software architectures. - Be part of a small fast technical team of 5 to 10 people. - Be mentored and trained by some of the best engineers and scientists in the electronic warfare community. - Be part of interactions with customers to understand their requirements and guide development efforts to meet their needs. - Create software! Typically, in C++/C/Rust but in other languages as well. - Bring your PASSION for our missions! This position may require occasional U.S. domestic travel to support integration and test events. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed . This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate for Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. #LI-KS1 - Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline. - Experience with Object Oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++ or other OO language - Active/Current TOP SECRET clearance. - Real-time, embedded, multi-threaded, low latency development - Tools: GIT, Jira, Confluence - Agile Development experience - Designing and/or implementing complex software algorithms, Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275 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. 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.