Systems Software Engineer

About the position

BAE Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Software Engineer on the Data Analysis, Products, and Services (DAPS) team. The Software Engineer develops and delivers functionality using Java, Python, MATLAB, proprietary languages, and related technologies to produce predictive capabilities for the F-35 Prognostics Health Management (PHM) Platform. This capability aids customers in understanding software anomalies and provides machine-based decision support driving field maintenance actions and supply chain logistics. The applicant must have an acumen for problem solving and possess the ability to analyze root causes and utilize organizational skills to prepare and present findings to the broader team.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze new algorithm concepts to assess their viability.
• Analyze large sets of data to identify trends or patterns for a potential algorithm.
• Develop prototypes of algorithms in Python and MATLAB or proprietary languages to demonstrate functionality.
• Produce documentation outlining their analysis, development, and testing process.
• Analyze, Develop, and Design software development pipelines in accordance with System Requirements.
• Experience with Configuration Management Processes and Tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other related field.
• Two years of professional work experience.
• Experience developing in Python.
• Experience with Python libraries for scientific computing such as NumPy and Pandas.
• Ability to analyze existing code and understand the code's intent and behavior.
• Ability to identify areas to improve maintainability, and readability, and optimize for code performance.
• Experience with CI tools like Jenkins, GitLab, TeamCity, or Bitbucket.
• Willingness to learn proprietary coding languages.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, such as unit testing, integration testing, and regression testing.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics / Data Science techniques as applied to large, imperfect datasets.
• Ability to work independently with general guidance from technical manager.
• Experience utilizing configuration management software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing in MATLAB.
• Experience developing in Java.
• Understanding of algorithms related to stress or fatigue life such as the rainflow-counting algorithm.
• Knowledge of design patterns and principles, such as SOLID (Single responsibility, Open/closed, Liskov substitution, Interface segregation, and Dependency inversion), to improve code organization and structure.
• Experience with the application of the Agile workflow methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket).
• Aircraft maintenance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the F-35 program.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid military leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.