Job Description
How would you like to be part of an integrated, high performing team that contributes to the safety and security of our nation every day? At BAE Systems, you will have the opportunity to work with dedicated and skilled engineers to develop and maintain the applications that the United States Air Force relies upon every day to fulfill its mission requirements to support our warfighters and protect our interests at home and abroad. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

BAE Systems is looking for an Software Integration Support Engineer with excellent troubleshooting skills to join the Mobility Air Force Flight Planning Services (MAFPS) program. This engineer is part of a group whose mission is to provide local developer support as well as 24/7 operational support of the MAFPS software to drive software integration issues to resolution.

MAFPS incorporates mission, platform, navigation, airspace, weather and other aeronautical data from authoritative sources to generate and visualize 4-D optimized flight plans that adhere to complex global airspace business rules to support the USAF's Air Mobility Command's 618th Air Operations Center (AOC) daily worldwide airspace operations. This position is located in San Diego, CA.

The primary tasks of the Software Integration Support Engineer include but are not limited to the following:

Monitoring, troubleshooting and fixing complex systems with external dependencies upon Linux/Unix and Windows platforms
Management of release builds using Jenkins and Ansible
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline management of release candidates to test lines in a virtual machine environment

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

BA/BS in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
6+ years of large-scale systems administration and/or software development experience
Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance
Software installation, integration, checkout and manual testing skills
Ability to troubleshoot developer needs to achieve various Agile objectives and iterative development schedules
Ability to work with customers in a dynamic environment
Ability to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience with flight planning software
Experience with software product development in an Agile environment
6+ years relevant work experience, including in a critical production service environment as well as experience leading short projects
Hold an active Secret clearance
Programming experience with scripting (Powershell, Bash, or Python)
Experience using source control, bug tracking, and ticketing systems in a team environment
Experience supporting web applications in Java, Jboss, PostgreSQL
Experience developing applications on Unix/Linux platforms
Experience building systems that use B2B data from external sources
DevOps mentality with automation experience (Jenkins/Ansible)
Proficient in learning and using command line tools to quickly triage and fix production issues then conduct root cause analysis
Self-starter and able to work with limited supervision
Ability to learn a complex software system quickly
Customer service mentality - calm, customer-oriented communication

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.