Sr Software Engineer

BAE Systems · Burlington, MA · Engineering & Technology

senior Software Engineer ic 4+ yrs Bachelor's Hybrid · Posted May 7, 2026
$97,008 – $164,914
USD per year

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Burlington, MA (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with TypeScript, Java, Kubernetes, Docker and roughly 4+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $97,008–$164,914 per year.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Burlington, MA
Work mode
Hybrid
Experience
4+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
May 7, 2026
AI Summary
Senior software engineer designing and implementing rapid prototypes for ISR, sensor exploitation, and command & control systems. Leads small developer teams, manages tasks, and supports customer demonstrations. Requires bachelor's degree in engineering/science with 4+ years experience, proficiency in Java/C++/Rust, Git, Agile, and Windows/Linux environments.
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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description
As a part of our Advanced Technology and Prototyping team within the Air and Space Force Solutions Business Area, you’ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who research and design edge capabilities that address some of the hardest problems within the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). We are looking for an engineer to add their skills to our team where you’ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Job Responsibilities
  • Work as part of a software development team to design and implement rapid prototypes for a broad range of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), sensor exploitation, tracking, and Command and Control (C2) challenges
  • Support customer demonstrations, integration events, and field experiments
  • Lead tasking of yourself and other developers including decomposing high-level tasks into smaller more manageable issues/tasks
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task, readily adapt to change, and respond to quick turn-around requests
  • Support customer meetings, demonstrations, or other externally facing activities
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or science field with 4+ years of relevant professional experience OR an advanced degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience
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