Software Engineer, Early Career Levels

About the Role

FAST Labs is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector of BAE Systems. This is a fast-paced environment creating prototype, proof of concept, and low volume product with minimal process and documentation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, write, integrate, and test cutting edge software based around challenging algorithms, platforms, and environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior engineers, customers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement software solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and integrate software applications in languages such as C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Utilize technologies such as Cloud Native Technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Harbor, Helm) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Participate in agile development processes.
• Develop software solutions that interface with hardware devices such as FPGAs, GPUs, and embedded SoCs, utilizing protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, and CAN.
• Apply DevSecOps principles, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and automated release management.
• Develop software solutions utilizing containerization (e.g., Podman/Docker) and cloud technologies.
• Design, develop, and test software applications for systems related to RF, Radar, EO/IR, Electronic Warfare, or Software Defined Radio, including signal processing, data analysis, and system control.
• This role will be performed full-time on site at the Merrimack, New Hampshire location.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Active Top Secret DoW clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Object Oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++11 (or later).
• Experience developing for and operating in a Linux Environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
• MATLAB Experience is a plus.
• Development experience with Python.
• General Purpose Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) OPENCL or CUDA development experience is highly desired.
• Experience in a rapid prototype environment.
• Experience in Real-time, embedded, multi-threaded, low latency development and/or Linux application development.