principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 14, 2026
$118,095 – $200,762
USD per year

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Nashua, NH. The posting calls out experience with Data Structures, Testing, Automation. Compensation is listed at $118,095–$200,762 per year.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Nashua, NH
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
May 14, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

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 BAE Systems. BAE Systems has a stimulating opportunity for an energetic well-qualified Principal-level engineer to join our Reliability Sciences team. This position is responsible for supporting the design and development of the BIT architecture, hardware/software, strategies and methodologies for new and existing Electronic Warfare products. The position scope may also expand to include performing other reliability tasks such as MIL-HDBK-217 predictions, Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis, and Failure Analysis.…

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