Software Engineering Manager

BAE Systems

Minneapolis, MN

Full Time

Senior

147k-249k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Remarkable. Our reputation is built on delivering quality products that meet our customer's standards and help protect our U.S. service members. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be a key part of a unique problem-solving team that helps make it possible. The role involves managing software teams within BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor, focusing on modernizing combat vehicle and weapon systems software, and developing software and simulation lab capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of software engineers for combat vehicle and weapon system programs.
Define, maintain, and improve software design and development processes, including procedures, standards, guidelines, templates, and effort estimation guidance.
Support business winning activities and aid program proposal efforts including work estimation review and approval.
Support definition of software architecture for armament, ammunition handling systems, and combat vehicle platforms.
Support integration and test efforts for software engineering.
Oversee training strategy and activities for the department.
Guide engineering tool development and deployment for Digital Engineering initiatives.
Perform comprehensive planning relative to employee capacity to ensure the right people are in place at the right time.
Establish and maintain the technical vitality of people, processes, and infrastructure for the software organization.
Develop and maintain software lab infrastructure and capabilities.
Provide technical expertise to programs/projects, participate in peer reviews, perform phase and design reviews, support bids and proposals, and assist in IRAD planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related field plus 10 years of hands-on software architecture, design, and development experience.
Mastery of software engineering, including theory, processes, languages, and tools.
Previous experience leading a technical team, preferably 10+ direct staff.
Experience with hardware and software integration.
Practical knowledge and experience with embedded software development and verification engineering processes.
Working knowledge of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) with experience supporting an appraisal.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and their practical application in software engineering.

Nice to Have

Experience working in a software and simulations lab environment.
Master's Degree in Engineering / Science plus 12 or more years of hands-on design/development program experience.
Contemporary and relevant design/development program experience.
Experience with DevOps software development environment.
Experience with ADA, Python, C-Family programming languages, and Red Hat.
Experience with requirements-based verification.
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Control Account Manager duties.
Certification as a CMMI Associate.
DoD-recognized cybersecurity certification.
Experience in Agile Software Development.
Experience with Atlassian Tool suite, Kubernetes, GitLab, and National Instruments tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related field.
10+ years of software architecture, design, and development experience.

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Health savings accounts.
A 401(k) savings plan.
Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
Employee assistance program and legal plan.
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including parental, military, bereavement, and sick leave.
Participation in company recognition programs and other incentives.

Working at BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, working here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. The company values developing the latest technology, honing skills on impactful projects, and making a difference on a global scale. Employees take pride in their work and the purpose behind it, contributing to a mission of protecting lives and national security.

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