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$63,653 - $108,210
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Engineering - Systems
Patuxent River, MD (On-Site/Office)
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a recent grad in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering to support the US Navy's Air Traffic Control (ATC) Landing Systems program. The selected candidate shall contribute to the development of embedded systems software for an Automatic Carrier Landing System. The landing system uses RADAR to track aircraft approaching Navy aircraft carriers and provides pilot guidance or autonomous aircraft control.
Job requirements include programming in C, C++, and C#; critical thinking for designing software applications; logical analysis; and an understanding of computer boards as real-time embedded systems.
The place of work for this position is in a military research, development, and test facility at Patuxent River, MD. This position entails occasional travel (two or three times per year, for seven to ten days per trip, to Navy locations in the US and international).
The selected candidate will be challenged to perform the following tasks and present his or her solutions to review boards:
- Real-time software programming in C and C++
Develop new code and modify existing code
Program and compile in Windows, using Wind River Tornado compilers, targeting VxWorks real-time operating systems on embedded computer boards
Analyze, diagnose, and modify embedded computer software
Review computer board specifications for researching and selecting embedded computer devices
Use signal measurement tools such as oscilloscopes and multi-meters
- Software Development in C++, C# in Visual Studio and LabWindows
Develop programs that run on Windows and Linux OS
Object-oriented software development
Use APIs to interface with hardware, including networking TCP/IP/UDP
- Software documentation
Landing Systems are safety critical systems that require significant documentation for software changes.
Document software design and provide test procedures and test reports
- Software configuration management using Tortoise SVN
Research modern technology computer boards and embedded devices
Make recommendations for engineering changes.
Component research requires an understanding of electrical interfaces and how to read electrical and computer specifications
Collaborate with hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of equipment
- Perform data collection and analysis, and use MATLAB or Excel to analyze data
- Compile and load software for equipment at primary work site in Patuxent River, MD
- Travel to Navy ships to load software and certify landing systems onboard aircraft carriers, in locations such as Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA, Bremerton, WA, and Japan
Support at-sea Flight Testing for 7 to 10 days, collect landing system data and make adjustments in the software, compile and load software
Travel requires ability to walk up a several flights of stairs and carry up to 25 lbs. of equipment
This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering OR Computer Science from an accredited school
Significant knowledge and experience in programming with C, C++, and C#
Demonstrated experience performing software analysis from embedded devices
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge and experience using Visual Studio; Tortoise SVN; VxWorks; LABView; MATLAB
Knowledge and experience programming devices with network interfaces (TCP/IP/UDP)
Knowledge of C/C++ concepts:
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $63653 - $108210
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.
BAE Systems is seeking a recent grad in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering to support the US Navy's Air Traffic Control (ATC) Landing Systems program. The selected candidate shall contribute to the development of embedded systems software for an Automatic Carrier Landing System. The landing system uses RADAR to track aircraft approaching Navy aircraft carriers and provides pilot guidance or autonomous aircraft control.
Job requirements include programming in C, C++, and C#; critical thinking for designing software applications; logical analysis; and an understanding of computer boards as real-time embedded systems.
The place of work for this position is in a military research, development, and test facility at Patuxent River, MD. This position entails occasional travel (two or three times per year, for seven to ten days per trip, to Navy locations in the US and international).
The selected candidate will be challenged to perform the following tasks and present his or her solutions to review boards:
- Real-time software programming in C and C++
Develop new code and modify existing code
Program and compile in Windows, using Wind River Tornado compilers, targeting VxWorks real-time operating systems on embedded computer boards
Analyze, diagnose, and modify embedded computer software
Review computer board specifications for researching and selecting embedded computer devices
Use signal measurement tools such as oscilloscopes and multi-meters
- Software Development in C++, C# in Visual Studio and LabWindows
Develop programs that run on Windows and Linux OS
Object-oriented software development
Use APIs to interface with hardware, including networking TCP/IP/UDP
- Software documentation
Landing Systems are safety critical systems that require significant documentation for software changes.
Document software design and provide test procedures and test reports
- Software configuration management using Tortoise SVN
Research modern technology computer boards and embedded devices
Make recommendations for engineering changes.
Component research requires an understanding of electrical interfaces and how to read electrical and computer specifications
Collaborate with hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of equipment
- Perform data collection and analysis, and use MATLAB or Excel to analyze data
- Compile and load software for equipment at primary work site in Patuxent River, MD
- Travel to Navy ships to load software and certify landing systems onboard aircraft carriers, in locations such as Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA, Bremerton, WA, and Japan
Support at-sea Flight Testing for 7 to 10 days, collect landing system data and make adjustments in the software, compile and load software
Travel requires ability to walk up a several flights of stairs and carry up to 25 lbs. of equipment
This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering OR Computer Science from an accredited school
Significant knowledge and experience in programming with C, C++, and C#
Demonstrated experience performing software analysis from embedded devices
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge and experience using Visual Studio; Tortoise SVN; VxWorks; LABView; MATLAB
Knowledge and experience programming devices with network interfaces (TCP/IP/UDP)
Knowledge of C/C++ concepts:
- pointers
- pass-by-value vs pass-by-reference
- inheritance
- data structures (stacks/queues/linked-list/etc)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $63653 - $108210
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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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