Job Information
BAE Systems FAST Labs Software Section Lead (Hybrid) in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Job Description
This is a hybrid home and office work location position. There will be times when you will be required to work onsite. These include systems integration and test activities, classified activities, and working on non-network accessible hardware platforms. To allow employees to balance their work and personal lives, we offer flexible 9/80 work schedules, where employees work nine-hour days with every other Friday off within a two-week pay period.
We solve the most difficult problems our country faces so that we can keep our country and our warfighter safe. If you are a leader and technologist who loves to design, write, integrate, and test cutting edge software based around challenging algorithms then this is the career opportunity for you.
The FAST Labs business area is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector of BAE.
As a Fast Labs Software Manager I (Technical Section Lead) you will:
Lead in the evaluation and design and implementation of highly complex and innovative software architectures.
Handle people management (hiring, performance management, goal setting, and career growth) for a section of 5-10 people.
Manage the technical success of teams as a software engineering lead (SWEL).
Mentor and train junior staff in software engineering industry best practices and processes.
Contribute to and review software proposals as a primary representative of the FAST Labs software organization.
Work within a multi-disciplinary teams of engineers including Hardware, Systems, Software and Scientists.
Qualified candidates will also possess knowledge of software architectures, software industry best practices, and emerging software technologies. As a member of the Software Engineering Directorate, you will have opportunities to continue developing strong and increasingly complex software skills and stay current in the software discipline.
The organization focuses on career development of our software engineers and advancement of the craft of software engineering. You will be working alongside other highly motivated engineers passionate about software and protecting our military service personnel.
BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
- Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience as a technical team lead for complex SW development efforts.
Experience as a Software Architect.
Bachelor's Degree in a technical area with 8 years professional SW development experience, or
Master's Degree in a technical area with 6 years professional SW development experience.
Recent experience with object-oriented C in a Linux Environment
Experience developing applications that cover several of: distributed, multi-threaded, real time, embedded, low latency, DSP, or military systems.
Current SECRET clearance and ability to obtain TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Proficiency with software build tools such as: Jenkins, Gitlab, CMake, Clang, and Ant.
Experience developing algorithms in MATLAB
General Purpose Graphical Processing Unit (GPU) OPENCL or CUDA development.
Cloud Native Technologies experience (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Harbor, Helm, etc.)
RF, Radar, EO/IR, Electronic Warfare or Software Defined Radio experience.
Current Top Secret or SCI clearance.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $122870 - $208890
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.
FAST Labs Software Section Lead (Hybrid)
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