Principal Software Engineer (APKWS)
BAE Systems
Hudson, NH · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Exciting opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of embedded and production support software for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS). Drive technical excellence in hardware-software integration and mentor team members. Ideal for experienced engineers with expertise in C/C++ and embedded systems.