Senior Release Engineer

Job Description
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you support the development of the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team making a big impact on a global scale.

You’ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.
We are looking for talented Release Engineer to help us create the world’s most advanced solutions in the area such as Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense-related customers. Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving threats to our nation’s security and the war fighter. Individuals will have complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards for robust, scalable, and secure CI/CD pipelines for multiple deliveries utilizing container deployment.

In this job you will:

• Help Design and Maintain GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
• Manage Source Control Strategy and Governance
• Orchestrate Software Releases
• Automate Quality and Compliance Checks
• Support Hardware-Software Integration by integrating our pipelines with target hardware and lab equipment
• Monitor and Continuously Improve Delivery Processes

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have a current secret clearance, able to secure a top secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology with a minimum 4+ years of related experience, or a Master of Science with 2+ years of experience, or 8+ years equivalent work experience in a high-tech engineering and manufacturing environment
• Support Git-based branching and merging strategies (e.g., GitFlow) to ensure code integrity and a clean release history.
• Experience in GitLab, Jenkins and Atlassian IDEs, and tools set comprising of Ansible, Maven, Gradle, npm as examples.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Groovy for automating operational tasks.
• Experience deploying software in a Linux environment utilizing containers (docker)

• Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Have a current top secret clearance with SCI
• Manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments on platforms like Kubernetes, building and applying unit tests.
• Ability to manage release schedules, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple dependencies effectively.
• Experience with RHEL and Ubuntu, sysadmin level of knowledge.
• Knowledgeable of CUDA development and deployment

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.