Software Section
US$133,000 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Software Section Lead”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$133,000 / yr |
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Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Job Description
Join BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area where we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. Our team leverages industry leading EO/IR and RF technologies to advance multi-platform detection, tracking, and defeat of incoming threats to support aircraft, ground vehicle, and maritime survivability. We continue to build on more than 40 years of experience fielding EO/IR survivability solutions in complex rotary and fixed-wing aircraft and ground vehicle environments. Our team uses advanced machine learning-based algorithms to enable fast adaption for new and emerging threats for airborne, land, and maritime products.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. We offer a flexible "9/80" schedule with every other Friday off. Additionally, with our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
We are looking for a talented Software Section Lead to support our team in a player/coach role serving as both a first line manager and a key contributor to program execution. You will leverage your extensive technical experience by supporting the full lifecycle of a development program while also managing a group of software engineers. We will provide you with opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and make an impact within the larger engineering team. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”
Job Responsibilities
- Provide first line supervision, mentoring, coaching, career development, and performance management for a small to medium sized team of software engineers.
- Support recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new team members to meet business needs.
- Use your technical skills and experience to ensure the design, implementation, and sustainment of our software solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Be a major technical contributor to the development programs and/or proposals as either an individual contributor, technical lead, or discipline program lead.
- Collaborate with other section leads and discipline leads to ensure program success.
- Conduct one-on-one and section level meetings.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field and 6+ years of professional experience
- Demonstrated ability to guide individuals through complicated or difficult situations effectively and professionally