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Software Integrator / Developer - Weapons Direction Systems - Mid Level

**Job Description**

The position involves collaborating with a team of software integrators and test engineers to update and migrate legacy software, used for Naval Ship Weapons Direction Systems, into a new hardware environment as part of a naval system mid-life modernization effort. The program for hardware modernization and software migration involves USN work and USN-supported Foreign Military Sales integration efforts.

This position will require working knowledge of Ada, a working knowledge of other languages like C and C , and a familiarity with the VxWorks Operating System (OS) environment. It also requires a demonstrated strong ability to solve complex computer problems, and a good understanding of the interoperability between various elements of a naval defense system.

The individual shall be a self-starter that will work independently as well as in a team environment, and provide valuable insights and creative and successful engineering strategies.

The candidate will support the rehost of existing computer programs, software update development, problem resolution, software evaluation/analysis, software configuration management, review of software design changes, and will work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet their expectations and arrive in a timely manner.

The candidate will be required to effectively communicate with diverse sets of external engineers to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from existing legacy software updates to transition implementation and system of systems integration analysis. Occasional travel will be required to various facilities to participate in system testing

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

B.S. degree in STEM discipline

4 years of programming integration experience

Experience with Naval Ship Systems Integration

Experience/Expertise with ADA and C software programming languages

Experience with C software programming language in stand alone computing environments

Proficient with VxWorks Operating Systems

Experience in Real-time embedded software development

Develop, maintain, and evaluate software by utilizing software development products and programming languages

Knowledge of software migration and system rehosting

Excellent cognitive, organizational, documentation, and written/verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

Must be able to support Domestic and Foreign travel

Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

B.S. degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering

Experience with STANDARD Missile integration or Naval Ship Weapons Direction Systems

- particularly WDS Mk 14 influenced designs

Experience with Versa Module Europa (VME) environments

Experience in Weapon System/Defense software integrtaion / development of complex and high reliability software

Strong understanding of software integration / development lifecycle and quality assurance methodologies

Participation in Land-Based Test Site (LBTS) and shipboard test events

Experience with USN or USN-supported Foreign Military Sales projects

Active Secret clearance

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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.

**Software Integrator / Developer - Weapons Direction Systems - Mid Level**

**132195BR**

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