Embedded Principal Software Engineer & Integrated Product Team Lead - Advanced Signal Processing
BAE Systems· Defense & Space· Oct 23, 2026 · 5d ago
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
In office
Full-time
Lead/Staff
$107K–$183K
5+ years exp
Job description
Job Description BAE Systems is looking for a Principal Software Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry-leading Global Positioning Systems (GPS) products. Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, developing, and leading software programs for real-time embedded GPS receivers for military ground, airborne, and weapons applications.
This position offers abundant opportunities to acquire in-depth knowledge of GPS technology and receiver architecture and apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our Modernized GPS receiver products. This position specifically focuses on GPS Anti-Jam (AJ) as well as other signal processing techniques to provide GPS availability and integrity to our GPS products. The Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) organization is looking for an ambitious Software Engineers that also acts as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead that is ready to join a dedicated cross-functional team of systems, software, and firmware engineers. In this role, you will be managing the IPT responsible for designing, implementing, and testing solutions of embedded software and firmware as well as contributing and completing software tasks that are used in BAE Systems modernized (M-code) navigation products. BAE Systems is an industry leader in GPS AJ performance and is looking for motivated individuals to assist in advancing our signal processing technology and techniques.
As part of this team, you will have responsibilities spanning all phases of the software engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, code development, integration, verification, and documentation. Assignments may include tasks such as developing software tools, supporting field demonstrations efforts, providing customer support, and mentoring other engineers.
The Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead is accountable for budget, schedule, and technical success associated with the scope of the applicable Software Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) allocated by the program. They will support the planning, execution, and technical direction of all phases of the program, and coordinate efforts with other integrated product team leads and technical staff to optimize and monitor performance of assigned tasks. The IPT Lead owns various program activities and communication paths to senior management, while supporting the program managers and business teams. Such tasks include weekly/monthly program management reviews, risk and opportunity management, earned value management, project scope estimation and long-term forecasting, development lifecycle process adherence, and action item capture and closure. The IPT Lead must provide scope-based, time-phased demand for software engineering tasks, and work with engineering management to identify appropriate skills and staffing to implement the plan. Additionally, the IPT Lead will also participate in program bidding activities.
The successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of development and test tools as well as proficient in the development of embedded hardware/software applications. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline
• 5+ years experience in system/software design and test activities
• 2+ years experience with project management activities
• Demonstrate understanding of earned value management
• Demonstrated success leading teams formally or informally
• Must be a US Citizen
• Have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Solid understanding of software development processes for real-time embedded hardware/software applications
• Software requirements and architectural skills with functional decomposition, subsystem interface definition, technology application, and analysis
• Experience working with systems, firmware, and hardware engineering disciplines
• A desire to work or learn Digital Signal Processing concepts to Anti-Jam protection, Jammer Direction Finding & Position, and Identification of Jammer Characteristics
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Experience working with software and systems engineering processes
• Experience with leadership as a part of program execution
• Experience with logic-linked scheduling
• Experience with Work Breakdown Structure methodology and justifying the Basis of Estimate (BOE) for each task
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Experience with real-time embedded hardware systems
• Experience with C, C++ for embedded applications
• Experience with ARM processors
• Experience with Nucleus RTOS
• Experience with Sourcery CodeBench
• Experience in Lauterbach TRACE32 debuggers
• A working knowledge of Communication Systems, Digital Signal Processing, or Radio Frequency Filtering
• Experience with MATLAB Simulink models
• Experience with MATLAB scripting
• Experience with Jira and DOORS
• Experience or interest in utilizing AI tool for software development
• Experience with Python scripting
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse team
• Strong emphasis in C for embedded software applications
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
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