Sr Prin Software Engineer for Space Payloads - SIGN-ON BONUS

BAE Systems • Merrimack, NH • Posted June 27, 2026

About the Role

**Job Description**
Do you have experience writing embedded software in C ? Do you love space and want your code to travel there via a new small satellite or payload? Do you enjoy collaborating with others? Have some interest in leading a small team of software engineers? Come lead a team of engineers delivering new capabilities into space!

We're looking for strong embedded software developers with a love for space and an enthusiasm for learning new tools and technology. Our teams are growing, and as a software engineer working with our Space Systems' programs, you would be partnered with domain SMEs and a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver software solutions enabling exciting new capabilities.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company...