RF Software Lead

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

27d•$132,962 - $226,035

About The Position

Join BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area and lead the development of the next‑generation RF software for the P‑8A Poseidon Self‑Protection (P8‑ASP) program. Building on a $95 million U.S. Navy contract, which is BAE’s electronic‑warfare solution that detects, exploits, and counters advanced missile threats, you will help shape a capability of strategic importance. As the RF Deputy Software Lead, you will own the evolution of the RF interface CSCI and integrate the 3U Direct Digital IRAD capability into a flexible, open‑architecture pod that can be rapidly modernized for today’s contested environments and for future high‑value airborne assets. Your work will directly protect the Poseidon crew, extend mission range, and enable the Navy to operate safely in high‑threat airspace. In this senior-level leadership role, you will drive a cross‑functional team of software, systems, and test engineers through the full product lifecycle, from rapid‑prototype concepts to low‑rate production. You will design, develop, and verify high‑performance RF signal‑processing software using modern C/C++ on Linux, complemented by Python‑based automation, simulation, and test‑script frameworks. Leveraging Agile and DevSecOps practices, you will establish CI/CD pipelines, manage source control with Git/Bitbucket, and coordinate requirements flow through Jira/Confluence. Your expertise in real‑time data handling, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, and open‑architecture integration will ensure the pod remains compatible with emerging threat‑detection and decoy technologies while meeting stringent airworthiness and mission effectiveness standards. As a Software Lead, you will participate in BAE’s P8 ASP Program Management Office and work directly with our U.S. Navy customer. You will drive performance and present design reviews, risk assessments, and performance results at customer interchange meetings. You will mentor junior engineers, report monthly software metrics, and champion best‑in‑class engineering processes. By delivering robust and maintainable software that underpins BAE’s layered survivability approach, you will help safeguard the nation’s most critical maritime aircraft and uphold our mission—We Protect Those Who Protect Us®. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of electronic warfare on a program with long‑term funding and high strategic impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
10+ years of professional software development experience.
RF/EW Experience
Proficiency in object-oriented design, development practices, and implementation in C++ and Java
Experience developing in Linux environments.
Hands-on experience with version control and collaboration tools (Git, Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Nice To Haves

Current Sercret Clearance
Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering
Full life-cycle software development
Customer/Subcontractor interfacing
Experience using Git/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence

Responsibilities

Drive a cross‑functional team of software, systems, and test engineers through the full product lifecycle, from rapid‑prototype concepts to low‑rate production.
Design, develop, and verify high‑performance RF signal‑processing software using modern C/C++ on Linux, complemented by Python‑based automation, simulation, and test‑script frameworks.
Establish CI/CD pipelines, manage source control with Git/Bitbucket, and coordinate requirements flow through Jira/Confluence.
Participate in BAE’s P8 ASP Program Management Office and work directly with our U.S. Navy customer.
Drive performance and present design reviews, risk assessments, and performance results at customer interchange meetings.
Mentor junior engineers, report monthly software metrics, and champion best‑in-class engineering processes.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.