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Job Description: Software Lead / Software Technical Lead for C4ISR
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 software engineering lead within our Software Engineering organization. This position offers the chance to make a lasting impact while advancing your own leadership and technical career.
In this position, you would have a mix of responsibilities ranging from limited hands-on development, software architecture and software program lead where you would provide day-to-day direction over the actions of a team of talented engineers who are designing and implementing mission-critical software solutions.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
Typical duties assigned to this position: • Lead a software team through Agile software engineering design and development • Employ your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment in technical areas • Lead Design activities to achieve program success • Communicate essential information and coordinate with engineering disciplines and functions • Develop program schedules, earned value criteria, and productivity metrics for efficient performance • Ensure the established Software Development Process is implemented successfully • Support important program capture and proposal teams with software baselines that include development and cost/scheduling estimating • Work with Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs and “right person/right job”
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.
Apply now and propel your career into a future.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: 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.
Required Skills and Education: • Must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance in the near future • Experience leading a team of software engineers to complete professional software products • Software experience in a Defense/Aerospace environment • Prior experience developing with C/C++, creating and documenting APIs, Docker, Cmake • Prior experience with requirements tools such as Jama or DOORs.
Preferred Skills and Education: • Experience developing government technical proposals inclusive of technical, cost and schedule • Managing a project using Atlassian JIRA • DevSecOps with tools such as gitlab • Software development for a software defined radio system • Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) • Experience leading programs with Agile Scum and/or Scaled Agile Framework • Experience developing and documenting software architectures utilizig model base engineering tools and methods (UML, SysML, etc) • Embedded software development as an indivual contributor or lead • Prior experience with leading or performing software/ system testing at customer facilities • Experience with Rust, DO-178C, MIL-STD-882E
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).