Job Description
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In this position, you will work with our Cyber Attack Alert (CyberA2TM) team to develop and integrate innovative cyber mitigation technology into avionics systems. Our innovative approach has attracted attention yielding funding for additional avionics systems and the expectations of continued growth. We are looking for engineers with embedded/low level development experience to join our team and make a significant impact on avionics cyber security.

The Ground Systems & Services (GSS) Strategic Business Unit is responsible for driving business growth in the ground systems development, operations & sustainment, and technical services markets. This business unit focuses on designing, building and integrating ground systems in support of air and space-based assets, providing operational support for mission platforms and instruments and offering scientific and engineering expertise to our customers.

What You'll Do:

Work with a team of engineers to define specific project requirements, scope, and constraints.
Work with a team of engineers to design, develop, and integrate cyber mitigations approaches for aircraft avionics systems.
Develop/modify embedded software for avionics and related systems.
Design and develop extensions to custom tools for mitigating avionics cyber-attacks.
Perform full software life cycle functions including software/firmware requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration and documentation.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
A current, active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
Experience developing boot loaders, device drivers, board support packages, kernel level development, etc.
Experience programming assembly language, preferably PowerPC, x86, and ARM.
Experience with real-time operating systems including embedded Linux, Green Hills Integrity, LynxOS, VxWorks, QNX, or other RTOS.
Experience configuring embedded systems with network time distribution such as NTP, PTP and WhiteRabbit.
Experience with formal software development processes.
Excellent technical writing and team skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

A current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
Experience in embedded avionics.
Experience configuring embedded software applications for containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, Podman and Docker.
Knowledge in developing services using Air Force Open Mission Systems (OMS) Standard.
A general understanding of the cyber security domain related to systems vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks and how to protect systems from cyber-attacks.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250

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 Space & Mission 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.