principal Software Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 1, 2026
$115,779 – $196,825
USD per year

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a principal-level Software Engineer based in Manchester, NH. The posting calls out experience with Git, Jira, Testing, Agile. Compensation is listed at $115,779–$196,825 per year.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Manchester, NH
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
May 1, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. We are looking for a talented, experienced software engineer to join our SW Development team 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 growth opportunities, collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers, primarily in the phases of Development, Integration and Testing. This position is customer-facing and offers the opportunity for regular customer interaction. You will prepare project documentation intended to be used within complex programs or across sets of…

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