2026 Entry Level Software Engineer
Job Description You dont see it, but its there. Our employees work on the worlds most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet! At Electronic Systems, youll be among the brightest minds, working on the Defense and Space software industrys most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, were innovating for the future. And you can, too.
We work a 9/80 schedule. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
BAE Systems is looking for an entry level Software Engineer (<1 year experience). The qualified candidate will work in a rapid development environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Tasks may include coding, debugging, and integrating software, as well as the integration, regression, and requirement testing of complex SW/HW systems. This position may require business travel in support of product demonstrations, software installation, and system testing.
The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work with platforms and mission applications for intelligence and defense customers with domain emphasis on Geospatial Intelligence, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), and Mission Management.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, youll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.
An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One: Beyond exciting work, every new engineer will be part of our Year One (YO) program - a unique and tailored experience to support your new engineering career. - You will join other first year hires in a curated YO program, in addition to your program team, creating strong connections with your peers and leadership as you develop and navigate your journey here at our company!
- The Year One program consists of team bonding events, networking opportunities, training activities, self improvement modules, and more!
- You will have a peer mentor to help guide you and provide support every step of the way.
- You will have an experienced team fully dedicated to supporting you and your first steps in your engineering career.
* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US Person status
Pay Information:
Salary Range: $62,810 - $100,540
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, 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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or computer science related field
- Less then or equal to 6 months of full time software engineering experience (not counting internships)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance by the U.S. Federal Government.
- Proficient/knowledgeable in Java
- Understanding and skills in software design and code, including Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) and fully understand concepts of Object-Oriented Programming
- Team player with a proactive attitude, the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment, and strong oral and written communication skills. A self-motivated and fast learner who seeks challenges, supports the team initiative, and thrives in an agile paced timeline.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Prior internship or research experience in related field
- Extracurricular activities (campus organizations, clubs, student organizations, community service)
- Proficiency in multiple high level programming languages other then Java (C++,C# or JavaScript)
- Experience/Familiarity with any of the following:
- Frameworks:
- Spring
- RESTful Web Services
- Spring boot
- AWScloud
- Kafka
- ActiveMQ
- .NET
- Build tools
- DevOps Frameworks
- CI/CD pipelines
- AWS cloud
- Azure Stack
- Azure DevOps
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Jenkins
- Nexus
- Database frameworks
- Elasticsearch
- Redis
- SQL
- PostgreSQL
- Quarkus
- MongoDB
- Front End Development tools
- ReactJS
- Vue
- SASS
- CSS
- HTML
- Node
- Nginx
- Web Socket
- Jest
- Angular
- JavaScript
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64723 - $103557
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 Electronic Systems 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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll 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.
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