Software Engineer
US$79,500 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “FAST Labs - Software Engineer - Early Career Levels - Secret”
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| Base salary | US$79,500 / yr |
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Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! We are hiring software engineers at all experience levels to grow our FAST Labs™ team.
These positions will be located at our Merrimack, New Hampshire location. If your background and skillset align with our hiring needs, we will be in touch with next steps. If selected for an interview, we will discuss specific opportunities that match your interests and skillset with the hiring team. For candidates who are not local to the Merrimack, NH area, virtual interviews will be accommodated.
If you are a technologist who loves to design, write, integrate, and test cutting edge software based around challenging algorithms, platforms, and environments, this is the career opportunity for you. The FAST Labs business area is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector of BAE Systems. We are a fast-paced environment, creating prototype, proof of concept, and low volume product with minimal process and documentation requirements. FAST Labs is an environment where smart people are allowed to run fast.
Sitting at the heart of BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES), FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across ES’s defense and commercial portfolios. We seek to turn groundbreaking research into real-life impact for our customers, as we develop advanced capabilities in advanced electronics, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, microelectronics, and more. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DoD/IC/OGA labs and research teams, universities, small businesses and venture firms/accelerators – all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation’s warfighting mission needs.
As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software projects, collaborating with others to design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions. Your work will involve:
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Work closely with senior engineers, customers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement software solutions that meet customer needs.
- Developing software applications: Design, develop, test, and integrate software applications in languages such as C++, Python, and MATLAB, utilizing various technologies such as Cloud Native Technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Harbor, Helm) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Driving agile development processes: Participate in agile development processes, contributing to the team's success and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
- Interfacing with hardware devices: Develop software solutions that interface with hardware devices such as FPGAs, GPUs, and embedded SoCs, utilizing protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, and CAN.