Job Responsibilities
Provide first line supervision, mentoring, coaching, career development, and performance management for a small to medium sized team of software engineers.
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 to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Be a major technical contributor to the development programs and/or proposals as either an individual contributor, technical lead, or discipline program lead.
Collaborate with other section leads and discipline leads to ensure program success.
Conduct one-on-one and section level meetings.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field and 6+ years of professional experience
Demonstrated ability to guide individuals through complicated or difficult situations effectively and professionally
Experience with the full life-cycle of software development including performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
Experience with software engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
Experience with proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost and schedule estimation, and presentation activities
Prior experience in technical/project team leadership
Ability to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
Prior experience as a first line manager (i.e. general supervision, performance management, staffing)
Background in one or more of the following
Embedded and/or application software development in one or more: C++, Python, Ada
Experience with Machine Learning and/or Algorithm development and optimization in C++, CUDA, or Open CL
Developing Test Automation Software, Common frameworks, and software tests – typically in Python
Developing Test Support Software for test stands and workstations including Graphical User Interface
Previous experience with SW applications to Electro-Optical/Infrared technologies
Experience with Agile SW development methodologies
Experience with Model Based Engineering
Experience with GRA, Big Iron, or OMS Architectures
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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.