Job Description

We are seeking a talented, experienced Software Engineering Lead (aka SWEL, Software Managers, Software Cost Account Managers (CAMs)) to help us create the world's most advanced solutions in sensing and guidance solutions. In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PGSS) we design, develop, and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their mission. We are thought leaders in the application of seeker, guidance, and control technologies for precision munitions.

The selected candidate will provide technical leadership, project management, and guidance for the software engineering development activities. This position is customer facing and will provide Software Project Management reporting, documentation, and updates to both Program Management and Engineering Management. We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and be a leader in our engineering organization.
The technologies that you will work with initially are embedded systems comprising of multiple components ranging from resource constrained, bare metal applications to large scale testing equipment utilizing a mixture of C, C++ targeting low power ARM system to high powered x86_64 systems in factory environments. The right candidate will be involved in both worlds through the development to product introduction of our products.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Duties include the execution of complex software architecture and designs on projects.
• Execute established management systems and provide leadership to assure the effective performance of work, close monitoring of cost and schedule, and take timely and effective corrective action.
• Establish communication to keep management informed of the function's progress and results.
• Use existing processes and evolve processes to utilize the most effective new techniques as they become available, assuring the use of methodologies which minimize both design cost and product cost.
• Provide, directly or indirectly, top level technical leadership for the assigned design discipline(s) including selection and exploitation of promising new technologies, long-term goals, etc.
• Ensure effective communication between assigned engineers and all other participants in the design process.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and minimum of 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Ability to Obtain and Keep a Secret Security Clearance
• Experience leading teams within Software Engineering
• Strong background in C/C++

Preferred Skills and Education

• Working knowledge of real-time embedded programming
• Managing cost and schedule of software projects
• Agile Development experience
• Designing and/or implementing software algorithms
• Software engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
• Software testing, validation, and verification activities
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and motivate technical teams

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).