Eng Sr Prin II - SW

BAE Systems • Huntsville, AL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. BAE Systems employees work on advanced electronics for various applications, including aerospace and defense. The company fosters a flexible work environment and is committed to its missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM .” The Precision Strike Market Expansion Software Team is seeking an ambitious Software Engineering Lead (SWEL) responsible for designing, implementing, and testing software for BAE Systems' next generation of seeker, guidance, and control technology. The SWEL will be accountable for budget, schedule, and technical success within their software scope, managing activities such as estimation, planning, technical execution, risk management, earned value, and process adherence. They will collaborate with engineering management on staffing and interface cross-functionally with systems, hardware, development environment, manufacturing test, quality, and program management teams. The SWEL may also interact with customers on software topics and participate in program bidding and subcontractor management. Specific responsibilities include applying critical thinking, performing earned value management, supporting bid and proposal activities, assessing risks and benefits of decisions, managing software development risks, ensuring timely customer deliveries, and facilitating communication among design participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline.
• Candidate must currently possess or be eligible to obtain a U.S. DoW Secret Security clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Possesses a solid background in software development activities
• Shows strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates success leading teams in a formal or informal role
• Embodies a growth mindset with a genuine desire to learn and innovate

Nice To Haves

• Experience in embedded software development
• Basic understanding of signal processing
• Knowledgeable and skilled with a variety of development and test tools
• Mastery of Agile methodologies
• Technical aptitude and professionalism
• Strong teamwork and coaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and motivate technical teams

Responsibilities

• Apply critical thinking, sound logic, and relevant metrics to make well-informed decisions
• Perform earned value management and reporting
• Support bid and proposal activities
• Demonstrate good judgement by quickly assessing the cost, benefits and risks of decisions
• Proactively identify and manage risk associated with the software development activities
• Ensure customer deliveries occur on time
• Ensure effective communication between all other participants in the design process
• Designing, implementing, and testing software used in BAE Systems next generation of seeker, guidance, and control technology
• Accountable for budget, schedule, and technical success associated with the scope of the applicable software Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) allocated by the program
• Owns various program activities such as project scope estimation and planning, technical execution, risk management, earned value, and software process adherence
• Work with engineering management to identify skills and appropriate staffing to implement the plan
• Interfacing cross-functionally with systems, hardware, development environment, manufacturing test, quality and the program management teams to ensure a smooth flow from design to delivery of the software items
• Interact with customers on software topics
• Participate in program bidding activities and share responsibility for managing subcontractor scope

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
• business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior