Job Description

Job Description

Software Engineering Section Lead – C4ISR Space Systems
Lead people. Advance technology. Protect the future.

At BAE Systems, you will be part of a mission driven team that delivers innovative solutions to safeguard our nation.
We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as a Functional Manager within our Software Engineering organization. This position offers the chance to make a lasting impact within the C4ISR Space Systems while advancing your own leadership career.

In this position, you will guide a talented team of engineers while driving the design, implementation, and sustainment of mission-critical software solutions. You will provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, oversee program execution, and plan for next generation solutions. You will also lead on the people side, growing the team through hiring and mentoring engineers, developing careers, and guiding performance across the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, mentoring, career development, and performance management for a team of software engineers.
• Conduct one-on-one and section level meetings.
• Provide a safe, inclusive culture.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new team members to meet business needs.
• Use your technical skills and experience to ensure the design, implementation, and sustainment of our software solutions meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Contribute to bid and proposal efforts.
• Collaborate with other functional managers and discipline leads to ensure program success.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role/program, the expectation is that this job will be performed on site in Hudson or Merrimack, NH.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Top Secret Security Clearance (active within the past two years)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with leadership responsibilities in either a functional and/or technical role.
• Ability to lead a medium to large groups
• Demonstrated ability to guide individuals through complicated or difficult situations effectively and professionally
• Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to multi-task, collaborate, and advocate for others

Preferred Skills and Education

• Prior functional management experience or other leadership experience (i.e. general supervision, performance management, staffing)
• Experience with Software Defined Radios, Optical Communication, or RF
• Linux experience

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience