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Form of workThe Countermeasure and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area is looking for a Software Section lead who is passionate about managing within the software engineering discipline, has a desire to mentor other engineers to help them grow in their careers and who can partner with other members of the engineering leadership team to attract and retain talented engineers.
In your role, you will work closely with other leaders across the CEMA Electronic Attack Solutions product line and provide hands-on leadership, mentoring and guidance to a talented and diverse group of software engineers. You will be an active member of the CEMA Software Engineering leadership team, shaping the CEMA software engineering culture and process and ensuring that staffing and technical needs of the business area are met.
The successful candidate will have prior experience with software development, software estimation and project management, and leading teams of software professionals. Additional duties are as follows:
- Directly managing the software development on a project or a portfolio of projects
- Supervising a staff of approximately 12-18 Software Engineers.
- Working with the business area leadership team to ensure staff resources have the right skills to support program needs.
- Provide mentorship to direct reports and take ownership of their performance, engagement and career development.
- Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for appraisal cycle.
At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience. Demonstrated Software Technical and Managerial leadership experience of teams of at least 8 engineers. Ability to provide technical mentorship for both junior and experienced software engineers
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience leading teams with Agile Software development approaches such as Scrum
Experience with Linux, Windows, Real-time operating systems.
Experience managing projects utilizing Earned Value Measurement System (EVMS) in a DoD environment
Expert level understanding of JIRA, Bitbucket, Git
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136620 - $232210
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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
