When you become a member of our team, you will work with multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware and Software to impact all phases of the Product Development Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community, and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
Role Details
BAE Systems is looking for a first line Test Software Section Lead to manage digital and RF test software design engineers for our Software Test Solutions Department in Nashua, NH. The successful applicant will be responsible for supervising up to 15 test engineers with various engineering backgrounds (software, electrical, mechanical) with a focus on the automated testing of RF and digital tests.
This is a “Player-Coach” model position, and the expectation of the role will be the ability to guide and mentor their employees in all technical aspects of their assignments and evaluate current and future employees on their skill level. Other responsibilities of this role include assisting with project planning and execution, and management / development of the assigned workforce. The applicants must have successfully demonstrated project and personnel leadership skills in prior assignments. This is a hybrid position where approximately 50% of the time is spend on mentoring and growing your section and other 50% is spend on project work.
This position requires relevant leadership experience to support teams that develop production test solutions including all aspects of establishing semi-automated production test capabilities for production sell-off. Test solutions include test stands, test equipment interfaces and test software that automates/semi-automates the test environment for complex electronics manufacturing. This Test Software Section Lead/Manager must be a motivated team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities and people skills that support collaboration across multiple disciplines within the business.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
10+ years of professional test development and integration experience.
3+ years of people management experience.
Hardware and Software Integration experience.
Experience with HW debug & troubleshooting.
Possess excellent communication skills including interpersonal communication and team communication, self-driven, and self-starter.
Proficiency in Object-oriented programming (C/C++/C# etc.)
Strong leadership skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
NI Test Software Tools: TestStand, LabWindows/CVI Software
Instrument Communication: Network analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, O-Scope etc.
Microwave/RF measurements: VSWR, Gain, Compression, Phase noise etc.
Proficiency in C# is desirable
Experience with the product life cycle development which consists of Requirements review, test plan creation, coding, integration of test SW with test stands, and sell-off to customers.
Experience following the test development processes.
Experience with HW debug & troubleshooting.
Leadership, mentorship, team collaboration, and technical interchange with customers.
Test automation
RF testing experience
Project management for test solution projects
Control Account Management
Takes initiative and has a closure-oriented nature
Experience with SW version control and bug tracking tools
Experience in supporting factory production test stands, debug, problem isolation, and resolution.
Experience with National Instruments FlexRIO (LabVIEW FPGA/VHDL/Verilog a plus)
JTAG/Boundary project development in an ATE solution
Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)
Git and Tortoise Git
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, the specific positions requires US citizenship status.
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.
