Principal Software Engineer – Seeker Market Expansion
BAE Systems
Huntsville, AL · Posted November 4, 2026
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Where Huntsville, AL ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for aerospace and defense jobs555 openings · of 67
- #2Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Southeast$164k · of 33
- #2Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southeast701 openings · of 65
- #3Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southeast74 / 100 · of 33
- #6Best cities for aerospace and defense pay after cost of living$151k · of 19
- #12Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Southeast61 / 100 · of 33
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Pay compared with the market
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About the job
Become part of our team as a Principal Software Engineer, leading the development of embedded systems for a critical seeker market expansion program. Drive technical excellence, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across domains. Ideal for experienced embedded systems professionals with expertise in Xilinx SoC FPGAs and ARM-based operating systems.