BAE Systems
Principal SW Test Engineer
Hudson, NH
Aug 13, 2025
Full-time
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Job Description
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. 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 mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Our Engineering employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers' needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a dynamic work environment.

The Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line is seeking a uniquely qualified and motivated individual to join our team and support programs such as the Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. This individual will be responsible for integrating test hardware and SW development / support of test stands for our production line.

As a SW Systems Test Solutions engineer for PGSS, responsibilities of the job will include but not be limited to:
  • Develop software for product test applications
  • Focus on continuous improvement opportunities for the test processes


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Strong background in 'C' code software development for PC based test and measurement applications and recent experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (preferred) or Electrical Engineering with 6 years of applicable experience
  • Minimum of 3 years in product testing, test engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with large software programs using NI LabWindows CVI, NI TestStand or C++ (10,000 Lines of code or more)
  • Ability to Troubleshoot System Software/Hardware Problems
  • Familiarity with Revision Control systems such as GIT or ClearCase
  • Advanced circuit analysis skills to support troubleshooting and diagnosing issues
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with VXI or other concurrent instrumentation
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail
  • Experience in US defense industry manufacturing operations is highly desirable for this position
  • Experience with Lean Systems and/or Six Sigma, continuous improvements, 5S and meeting compliance requirements


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.PDN-9f9f0433-15aa-4740-8769-ab37a8de6952
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