BAE Systems

Software Manager / Section Lead

BAE Systems$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with leadership responsibilities
  • Ability to obtain active Secret clearance
  • Experience leading medium to large groups
  • Proven ability to guide individuals through complex situations
  • Familiarity with software and systems engineering processes and tools
  • Deep knowledge in C++ or another high-level programming language

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor a team of 4-10 software engineers
  • Conduct one-on-one and team meetings
  • Foster a safe and inclusive work culture
  • Assist in recruitment and hiring of team members
  • Use technical expertise to ensure software solutions meet customer needs
  • Monitor program execution through cost, schedule, and metrics tracking
  • Collaborate with other managers to ensure project success
  • Serve as a technical contributor to development programs

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Disability coverage
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Other leave options including parental and military leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a player/coach, you will leverage your estensive technical experience by supporting the full lifecycle of a development program while also managing a group of software engineers.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide supervision, mentoring, career development, and performance management for a team of 4-10 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.
  • Support program execution through cost and schedule management, and metrics tracking.
  • Collaborate with other functional managers and discipline leads to ensure program success.
  • Be a major technical contributor to development programs


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with leadership responsibilities in either a functional and/or technical role
  • Must be able to obtain an active Secret clearance
  • 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
  • Deep knowledge in C++ or another High Level Programming Language


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Prior functional management experience (i.e. general supervision, performance management, staffing)
  • Embedded software design and implementation
  • Experience with electronic warfare
  • Working knowledge of Atlassian Suite
  • Experience with FACE or OMS Architectures
  • Experience with MBSE
  • Cost Account Management/Earned Value Management in a DoD environment


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).

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
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