Software Engineering Lead (Hybrid)

BAE Systems•Town of Huntington, NY
•$153,377 - $260,743•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to join its Long Island team and develop next-generation electronic systems products and solutions. The role requires technical and leadership skills to lead mid- to large-size software projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with other engineering disciplines. The position covers the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through testing and integration, in an Agile environment. The lead also supports program planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost and schedule management, future-business proposals, and staffing and hiring decisions. Work is hybrid, split between onsite and remote work.

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to obtain and able to maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • 8 to 10+ years of experience.
  • Minimum bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another scientific degree with strong software engineering content.
  • Demonstrated ability in all phases of embedded software development.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Software project management experience, including scheduling, budgeting, and cost account management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Current, active Secret security clearance.
  • Experience in airworthiness certification programs following DO-178C software processes.
  • Experience with Ada and C++ software languages.
  • Experience with Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) technology.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution across all phases of software development, from requirements through testing and integration.
  • Lead a software team in an Agile development environment.
  • Support program planning, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and budget development.
  • Manage software effort for cost and schedule, including Cost Account Manager responsibilities.
  • Collaborate with program management, engineering management, and other disciplines to help ensure program success.
  • Perform estimates and participate in proposals for future business.
  • Participate in staffing and hiring decisions.
  • Mentor new engineers.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
  • Health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Legal plan.
  • Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, plus applicable federal and state sick leave.
  • Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
  • Every other Friday off, flextime, and telecommuting.
  • Educational and career development opportunities.
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