Portfolio Software Lead

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Nashua
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us--." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.The Portfolio Software Lead will be the overall Software Engineering Lead (SWEL) of a portfolio of programs that are currently in the early stages of development. The Portfolio Software Lead will lead the definition and development of electronic warfare processing software across all portfolio family programs in the product line, including on-board and off-board (mission support) software. The Portfolio Software Lead provides management and technical oversight of mission requirement decomposition, software design, software test, and software sustainment across all active programs. The Portfolio Software Lead maintains a portfolio roadmap documenting the future vision for electronic warfare software and the tools, techniques, and practices required to bring the vision to fruition, to include support of DevSecOps, and Big Iron. The portfolio software lead will collaborate with other programs and IRADs that are developing software that can be leverage into the program portfolio. The Portfolio Software Lead will ensure efficiencies are gained by the use of common software across the programs within the portfolio to the maximum extent. The Portfolio Software Lead will direct the development of software to maximize the ability to efficiently leverage the software within their portfolio to other programs across the business area. The Portfolio Software Lead will be responsible for estimating software costs for electronic warfare system development, updates, and sustainment.The ideal candidate will have a strong cross-platform EW mission understanding and experience in leading teams developing both embedded software and mission support software. The candidate must have the ability to communicate across engineering disciplines to align software development with firmware and hardware development. The candidate must have a systems engineering mindset to be able to evaluate architecture and design options that may include allocating functionality across numerous subsystems. The candidate must be able to prepare and present software architectural information to military acquisition and operations staff. The candidate must be able to prepare and present software proposals to engineering management.Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or similar.
• Twelve years of work experience in the Electronic Warfare domain
• Familiar with Big Iron capability.
• System / Software engineering mindset and experience leading and managing complex software development efforts.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex Electronic Warfare system.
• Excellent collaboration skills working across systems, software, hardware and firmware engineering disciplines and with customers and program management.
• Engineering background and leadership skills with experience in multiple aspects of the product development lifecycle
• Ability to lead a medium to large group with diverse cultures and individual differences.
• Proven performance management, mentoring, coaching, and communication skills
• Ability to formulate a strategic vision and define and implement action plans to achieve goals in a changing environment.
• Experience developing/reviewing technical and cost artifacts for new business activities.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • C++ Software Development
  • Real time embedded software development
  • DevSecOps pipeline
  • Containerization
  • Micro-Services
  • Experience leading teams with Agile Software development approaches such as Scrum
  • Experience with Linux, Windows, Real-time operating systems.
  • Experience managing projects utilizing Earned Value Measurement System (EVMS) in a DoD environment
  • Expert level understanding of JIRA, Bitbucket, gitPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $143000 - $243100Please 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.About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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