Software Developer/A&A Engineer, Senior
BAE Systems
Herndon, VA · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Join us as a Senior Software Developer/A&A Engineer, where you will design, develop, and maintain secure enterprise applications for critical military platforms. You will conduct security assessments and support A&A processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates bring significant experience in secure software engineering and a strong background in object-oriented programming.