Software Engineering Section Leader

RTX•Woburn, MA

2d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join the Missile Defense Sensors (MDS) Software Team in Woburn, Massachusetts as a Section Leader. The MDS Department mission is to provide world-class Radar and Command and Control Software for our customer's wide array of Surveillance and Warning Systems. The team aligns to core Agile and DevSecOps principles, focusing on collaborative operation across the entire value stream and delivering high-frequency, high-quality deployments. The department strives for technical excellence by drawing upon a talented workforce with knowledge spanning modern computing languages and platforms. The job location for this opportunity is onsite in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience in software development, integration or test using C, C++, Java, or Ada.
Leadership experience managing teams or sections within a defense software development program.
Experience developing software in a team-based development environment, preferably using the Agile Scrum or Kanban framework.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret security clearance prior to the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience as a leader of software development, integration or test activities on a defense software development program.
Proven success in mentoring and developing engineering talent, both technically and professionally.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills and ability to effectively interact with subordinates, customers, and other internal organizations.
High energy, self-starting team player who achieves goals and promotes continuous improvement.
In-depth radar domain knowledge (EWR, AN/TPY-2, XBR, CK, DBR, AMDR, etc.).
Software Cost estimation experience.
Strong strategic planning and decision-making skills.
Six Sigma, CORE, EVMS, Software Project Management Certification and PMX certifications

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and leadership to a section of 15 to 20 Engineers.
Act as a key leader and mentor in the department, employing leadership, presence and influence skills while fostering teamwork and interdependent execution.
Responsible for the sustainment, assessment and development of the section.
Ensure section members adhere to policy, vision, values, and goals.
Communicate flow-down to section members.
Performance development which includes collecting and providing performance feedback to section members.
Support section member’s yearly performance goal development.
Support section salary and labor planning.
Career and job assignment mentoring.