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. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Application Developers (early career)
Location
Indiana
Posted
23 hours ago
Salary
$72.2K - $122.7K / year
Job Description
We are seeking early-career Application Developers to join small, collaborative project teams responsible for building and enhancing back-office applications for a corporate customer. This role is ideal for candidates who are motivated to grow their technical skills, contribute to real production systems, and work closely with senior developers and project leads in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of internal business applications.
- Learn and work within existing codebases, contributing incremental features and improvements.
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and team discussions to support project goals.
- Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and support bug-fixing activities.
- Collaborate with other developers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Follow established software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and coding standards.
- Prepare basic documentation, reports, and test results as part of development tasks.• These responsibilities align with common expectations for junior developers, such as assisting with coding, attending team meetings, and monitoring system performance
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 0-3 years of experience in software or application development.
- Foundational knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Java, Python, C#, or similar).
- Understanding of web technologies such as HTML/CSS and basic scripting practices, consistent with typical junior developer skill sets B.
- Ability to work effectively in small project teams and communicate clearly with technical peers.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and must reside within the Continental United States for remote work eligibility.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field - or equivalent practical experience.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Exposure to databases (SQL or NoSQL) and API-driven development.
- Interest in learning modern frameworks, cloud services, or automation tools.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits
- 401(K), 401(K) matching, Adoption Assistance, Childcare benefits, Commuter benefits, Company-sponsored outings, Company sponsored family events, Continuing education stipend, Customized development tracks, Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Diversity manifesto, Documented equal pay policy, Volunteer in local community, Family medical leave, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Flexible work schedule, Generous parental leave, Generous PTO, Company-sponsored happy hours, Health insurance, Highly diverse management team, Job training & conferences, Open door policy, Life insurance, Charitable contribution matching, Mean gender pay gap below 10%, Mentorship program, Paid volunteer time, Online course subscriptions available, Onsite gym, Open office floor plan, Paid holidays, Paid industry certifications, Pair programming, Paid sick days, Onsite office parking, Partners with nonprofits, Performance bonus, Pet insurance, Promote from within, Recreational clubs, Lunch and learns, Relocation assistance, Remote work program, Free snacks and drinks, Team based strategic planning, OKR operational model, Continuing education available during work hours, Tuition reimbursement, Mandated unconscious bias training, Vision insurance, Wellness programs, Some meals provided, Mental health benefits, Diversity employee resource groups, Hiring practices that promote diversity, Fertility benefits, 4-day work week, Employee resource groups, Employee-led culture committees, Quarterly engagement surveys, Hybrid work model, In-person all-hands meetings, Employee awards, Diversity recruitment program, Pay transparency, Transgender health care benefits, Abortion travel benefits, Meditation space, Mother's room, Personal development training, Virtual coaching services, Apprenticeship programs, Flexible time off, Floating holidays, Bereavement leave benefits, Hardship benefits
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