Lead and manage software development projects, providing technical guidance, establishing processes, and ensuring effective communication across teams.
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a talented, experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our team in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership and guidance for software modernization and development activities.
This position is customer facing and will provide Software Project Management reporting, documentation, and updates to Program Management.
Establish required 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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include developing complex software architecture and designs on projects. This role will be leading the modernization and evaluation of complex software designs to identify flaws.
Developing complex Radar software architecture and designs on projects.
Establish systems and software development processes and procedures within assigned product scope.
Establish software-specific peer review procedures and perform reviews of related documents and drawings.
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.
Works closely with the Program Management and Business Development organizations to identify, define, and capture program opportunities consistent with the LOB's strategic objectives.
This position will be posted for at least 5 business days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university in a related discipline with a minimum 8 years of experience, including supervision/management experience.
Must have experience managing multiple software projects simultaneously.
Requires extensive background in:
C++
Python
Hardware Integration
Cloud
DevSecOps
Networking
GIT
Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and motivate technical teams
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Working knowledge of Radar systems and fundamentals
Previous experience in project leadership role or functional management
Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $106654 - $181311
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 business days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
BAE Systems is seeking a talented, experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our team in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership and guidance for software modernization and development activities.
This position is customer facing and will provide Software Project Management reporting, documentation, and updates to Program Management.
Establish required 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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include developing complex software architecture and designs on projects. This role will be leading the modernization and evaluation of complex software designs to identify flaws.
Developing complex Radar software architecture and designs on projects.
Establish systems and software development processes and procedures within assigned product scope.
Establish software-specific peer review procedures and perform reviews of related documents and drawings.
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.
Works closely with the Program Management and Business Development organizations to identify, define, and capture program opportunities consistent with the LOB's strategic objectives.
This position will be posted for at least 5 business days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university in a related discipline with a minimum 8 years of experience, including supervision/management experience.
Must have experience managing multiple software projects simultaneously.
Requires extensive background in:
C++
Python
Hardware Integration
Cloud
DevSecOps
Networking
GIT
Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and motivate technical teams
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Working knowledge of Radar systems and fundamentals
Previous experience in project leadership role or functional management
Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $106654 - $181311
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 business days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
C++
Cloud
Devsecops
Git
Hardware Integration
Networking
Python
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