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It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world,
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It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
Engineers at our Austin TX location support the following Business Area’s
Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS):
In Controls & Avionics Solutions, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop the next generation of avionics – whether it is fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, or power management.
http://www.baesystems-ps.com/interactive/cas.htm
In this Embedded Software Engineer opportunity, you will be part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment supporting a dynamic cross-functional team that supports safety critical systems and make impacts in the following ways;
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
Engineers at our Austin TX location support the following Business Area’s
Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS):
In Controls & Avionics Solutions, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop the next generation of avionics – whether it is fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, or power management.
http://www.baesystems-ps.com/interactive/cas.htm
In this Embedded Software Engineer opportunity, you will be part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment supporting a dynamic cross-functional team that supports safety critical systems and make impacts in the following ways;
- Design, develop, and validate software for safety-critical avionics systems, adhering to DO-178C and other industry standards. Ensure compliance with system specifications and rigorous safety and reliability requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Systems and Hardware Engineers to translate business needs and customer requirements into technical solutions, including performing SW/HW integration testing, verification, and debug.
- Implement best practices for software development, including version control, coding standards, automated testing, and integration.
- May also be involved in reverse engineering existing code bases to address problem reports, implement enhancements and improve overall structure for maintainability.
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Similar.
- 4+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development in a safety or mission critical environment (i.e. aerospace, military. energy, nuclear, automotive, medical devices).
- Full software lifecycle working experience from requirements development through verification.
- Experience integrating on real-time, safety-critical electronic systems that include hardware, software and programmable logic devices.
- Proficient in C and Python programming, with practical experience in code development and analysis. Experienced in performing code reviews, identifying issues, and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
- Proficiency with version control systems and configuration management tools, including Git, to effectively manage and track changes to software and system configurations.
- Technical writing skills: capable of creating required engineering documentation.
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering) with 5 or more years of experience in safety-critical avionics embedded software development and testing, with a strong understanding of safety processes and standards such as ARP4754, DO-178B/C, DO-254, ISO-26262, or equivalent safety process requirements.
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink modeling and auto code generation.
- Experience developing device drivers/board support packages.
- Experienced with data transfer protocols, including ARINC 429, RS-232, and MIL-STD-1553, with a strong understanding of their applications, advantages, and limitations in avionics and embedded systems.
- Experience with cybersecurity technologies, such as secure boot, encryption, and hardware-based security solutions.
- Experience with Multi-core and ARM processing hardware is a plus.
- Motivated self-starter with good problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability, with good planning and organizational skills.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
What We Offer
~2 min read
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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- July 23, 2026
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- September 27, 2026
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