Software Engineering Lead

Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with the majority of your time working onsite along with some remote activities when possible.

Do you want to lead a team that designs and writes software that really matters?
Do you want to contribute to bringing America’s warfighters home safely?
Do you want to be a part of a cause greater than yourself?
Then, we need to talk!

Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions (PS) 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, and we have a place for you as a Senior Principal Software Engineer at our Huntsville, Alabama facility.

We are seeking an engaged software leader who is passionate about the craft of software engineering, has a desire to mentor others, lead the execution of a research project along with follow-on programs, and someone who can partner with other members of the engineering leadership team to grow our pool of talented engineers.

In your role, you will provide technical leadership, project management, and guidance of the software engineering development activities on one or more projects for a group of 5 to 10 software engineers where some may be located remotely to you. You will also be an active member of the Software Engineering leadership team, shaping the software culture and process while ensuring that the staffing and technical needs of the business are met.

We are looking for leaders of people as well and that opportunity can be afforded in this position as well.
We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Secret Security Clearance (active in the past two years)
• Proven software project lead for an embedded real-time solution using C++ running on a Linux target
• Experience leading a software team utilizing Agile methodologies
• Experience executing within the Atlassian Tool Chain and/or GitLab in a software development pipeline

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience designing for Radar and/or IR guided munitions
• Experience designing and implementing with embedded GPUs using OpenCL and/or CUDA
• Experience as a software project lead responsible for execution, cost, and schedule
• Experience as a manager of people through providing supervision, mentoring, hiring, performance reviews, and career guidance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $127900 - $217400

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.

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