Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s 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, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

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 World.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

BAE Systems C4ISR Business Area is seeking a Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer in the Space Systems RFx Product Line. You can help our teams solve some of the most complex technical security and intelligence challenges – all while growing your own career. Our generous benefits and compensation packages will help you secure the life you want while you help our teams advance the technologies that keep nations safe.

​​​​​​​This position will be a key member of Space Systems Program teams in the Merrimack 24 facility. The focus for this responsibility is ensuring robust process execution and efficiencies in the development, testing, and release of the software/firmware deliverables.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support software Development activities including actions improve performance and to resolve issues
• Interface with the Customer counterpart for testing activities and managing issues post delivery
• Overseeing software/firmware rollouts and updates to ensure smooth implementation and required performance
• Witness and approve all levels of product testing and support formal product release/selloff
• Create, maintain, and approve programmatic control documents
• Attending software/firmware design reviews as required
• Investigative and troubleshooting skills & ability to assess issues and develop solutions
• Perform internal audits specific to programs and support Customer audits as required

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study and 4-6+ years of experience or 8-10+ years of engineering experience in lieu of degree
• Active Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance level and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) caveats
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g. AS9100, CMMI, AS9145)
• Experience with software build, test and validation using Agile Project Management methodologies (Scrum framework) and deployment in both localized and cloud-based environments
• Experience with computer systems configurations (servers/rack-systems) and configuration management
• Experience with various tools/operating systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Linux/Unix, Windows, etc.)
• Experienced with root cause, corrective action and preventative measures (RCCAPA) in a software development environment including strong problem-solving skills to support solutions with the Customer

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering
• Experience in developing tools to test and validate software in an Agile environment (Scrum Master)
• Possess Active Top-Secret Clearance (TS/SCI) and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
• Experience in Software Code development (C++, Java, Python, etc.)
• Experience in database management systems (SQL, Oracle, etc.)
• Ability to generate test codes to ensure requirements are both verified and compliant
• Experienced with quality tools and methodologies (e.g. 8D and Lean Six Sigma)
• Experience with Software Risk Management and development using AS9145

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 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 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.