Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. 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 missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

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.

The Engineering Operations and Capabilities organization is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to provide strategic direction and operational stability for our rapidly growing Engineering Tools team.  In this critical role, you will lead and mentor Software Engineers and Data Analysts to help develop, transform, and model data to improve decision making. You are responsible for overseeing data extraction and manipulation of data sets resulting in workflows and predictive models for end-users using system tools (dashboards). You will conduct analysis on data to ensure correct predictive forecasting. You will manage the analytics request process by capturing requirements and are responsible for the creation and maintenance of the resulting analytic dashboards. 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide direct management, coaching, and mentorship to a team of Software Engineers and Data Analysts. Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
• Strategic Alignment: Translate broader organizational goals into actionable plans for the Engineering Tools team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Process Standardization: Drive the adoption of consistent software engineering practices, tools, and methodologies across Engineering Tools teams. Focus on improving efficiency, quality, and maintainability.
• Staffing & Resource Management: Oversee team staffing, capacity planning, and resource allocation to meet current and future project demands.
• Data Governance & Quality: Champion the implementation of robust data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance. Oversee the establishment of data standards.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to understand data needs and provide tailored analytical solutions.
• Technical Oversight: While not directly coding, maintain a strong understanding of the team’s technical challenges and provide guidance on architectural decisions and perform code reviews as well data integrity and accuracy, adhering to security and confidentiality protocols. Champion the integration of diverse data streams.
• Analytics: Remain informed of the utilization of advanced analytical tools and techniques to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in intelligence data.

Required Skills and Education

• Education:  Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Leadership Experience:  8+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a minimum of 3+ years in a formal leadership role (Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, or equivalent) directly managing data engineering and software development teams. Demonstrated success in building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing engineering teams is essential.
• Technical Background: Previous experience in software development, software architecture or software engineering
• Data Engineering:  Strong technical skills in data engineering, data analysis, data visualization, and data storytelling
• Strategic Thinking & Execution:  Proven ability to translate business requirements into actionable technical strategies and drive successful execution.  Experience defining and implementing standars and best practices across multiple teams.
• Communication & Collaboration:  Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.  Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and to build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making:  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex technical and business challenges and make sound, data-driven decisions.
• Modern Technology:  Hands-on experience with and understanding of:
  • Programming languages and frameworks such as C# and Python.
  • Database management and data warehousing concepts
  • Complex environments involving shared networks
  • Data management principles, including data governance, data quality, data security, and data literacy
  • Deveopment of containerized micro-services
  • Use of generative AI in coding
• Data Lifecycle Management: Demonstrated experience in governing data throughout its lifecycle, including data planning, schema design, implementation, security, quality control, and the responsible retirement of legacy solutions.
• Customer Focus: Expert ability in leading software projects with a primary focus on optimizing the data flow and delivering value to the end customer.

Preferred Skills and Education

• People Leadership & Development: Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and motivate high-performing engineering teams. A track record of fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment where engineers can thrive.
• Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership and external stakeholders. Experience presenting to and influencing executive decision-making.
• Strategic Decision-Making & Prioritization: Proven ability to make difficult decisions, prioritize competing priorities, and drive progress in a fast-paced environment. A demonstrated commitment to balancing speed of execution with the long-term health and well-being of the team.
• Resourcefulness & Problem Solving: Ability to proactively identify and address potential roadblocks, anticipate challenges, and develop creative solutions. Experience navigating ambiguous situations and driving clarity.
• Hiring & Talent Acquisition: Experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top engineering talent. A commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Process Improvement & Standardization: Experience leading initiatives to improve engineering processes, workflows, and standards. A focus on driving consistency and efficiency across multiple teams.
• Risk Management & Mitigation: Ability to identify and assess potential risks to project delivery and team morale, and to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience developing and delivering within a digital engineering ecosystem
• Experience leading diverse multi-disciplinary teams in the solution of complex technical problems

About BAE Systems, Inc.

Benefits Information

• Sector: Electronic Systems
• Job Category: Engineering & Technology
• Salary Min Point: 149603
• Salary Max Point: 254317
• Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
• Career Level: Experienced
• Travel Percentage:<10%
• Shift: 1st Shift
• U.S. Person Required: Yes
• Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Secret
• Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
• Country: United States
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes