Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking an experienced and passionate Software Leader to be the Lead for a project within our Synthetic Systems, Modeling & Simulation organization.In this role, you will:Collaborate with leaders and partners to ensure Software Engineering objectives are achievedSupport the Chief Engineer as a key member of the leadership teamAct as the focal point for all process improvement initiatives with a focus on synchronizing integration partners and system development requi... more details
Job Description Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking an experienced and passionate Software Leader to be the Lead for a project within our Synthetic Systems, Modeling & Simulation organization.
In this role, you will:- Collaborate with leaders and partners to ensure Software Engineering objectives are achieved
- Support the Chief Engineer as a key member of the leadership team
- Act as the focal point for all process improvement initiatives with a focus on synchronizing integration partners and system development requirements.
- Establish goals and standards of performance, create budgets, short and long-term strategic plans that are aligned with the direction of the program
- Manage our Software Engineering standard tools and support program teams with modernized infrastructure and tools technologies.
- Lead, coach, and build a diverse, inclusive, high-performing team where all team members can do their best work
- Help the team plan and execute technical deliverables
- Work closely with our external partners to support the team’s mission
- Collaborate closely with teams within BAE to leverage the best technology to advance the team’s mission
- Support recruiting, hiring and staffing to meet business requirements with a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Promote leverage, knowledge transfer and sharing and career development by establishing a culture focused on collaboration, mentoring and learning, leading to a stronger workforce
- Focus on customer/partner needs through a data driven approach
- The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Software related discipline and 10+ years’ experience
- Experience with managing and coordinating DOD Contracts
- Technical and people leadership experience in Software or related discipline
- Highly familiar with software engineering process, people, tools and technology
- Strong team building skills that enable partnership and collaboration within and across teams and functions
- Demonstrated communication, critical thinking skills and decision-making ability
- Passionate about developing and mentoring others
- Experience with Agile development practices and/or DevSecOps
- Familiarity with management tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence) or equivalent
- Familiar with software metrics collection and data analytics
- Experience in Modeling & Simulation Development
- Earned Value Management and Control Account Management experience
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Software related discipline or Business Administration
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C,C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience
- Ability to communicate technical details clearly across organizational boundaries
- Experience?in DevOps to?maintain live services and\\or application frameworks
- Cloud and services experience, with AWS cloud experience highly desirable
- Analytical skills with systematic and structured approach to software design
- Experience with or exposure to Agile and iterative development processes
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860
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.
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.
