Software Requirements Principle Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for talented Senior Principal Level Software engineers to help us create the world’s most advanced solutions in the area such as Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers. Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving challenges and threats to our nation’s security and the war fighter.

You will be an integrated team member, with leadership opportunities, collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers in one or more of the phases of Project Planning, Requirements Development, Design, Development, Integration and Testing.

You will prepare design and project documentation intended to be used within complex programs or across sets of programs in accordance with established processes.

We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and be a leader in our engineering organization.

We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the S/W Lead or SW Manager to devise the customer or SSS requirements allocated to S/W.
• Work with S/W Leadership to determine the number of SRS documents or DOORS modules that are required.
• Determine S/W tools to use to capture requirements, test and design material with S/W Leadership.
• Develop S/W requirements using legacy SRS documents and reviewing applicable ICDs or IDDs.
• Review any related System SDARS or ADDs for additional requirement information.
• Trace new S/W requirements to SSS, review with S/W team.
• Work with S/W leadership to tie S/W design (applications and algorithms) to S/W requirements.
• Provide verification method (Demonstration, Test, Inspection or Analysis) for each S/W requirement.
• Group S/W requirements into S/W test cases for review with S/W Leadership.
• Plan each stage likely as JIRA stories.
• Work independently while working with Stakeholders and SMEs

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Secret Security Clearance (active within the past two years)
• High-level language proficiency in C++
• Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
• Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
• Experience in Automated Testing
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in the SW Design experience
• Background in embedded and/or software development
• Familiar with reviewing ICDs,
• Familiar with EW and CM
• Familiar with Atlassian Tools and DOORs
• Experience collaborating with FW/HW/Systems/SW

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.