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Data Collection Software Engineering Manager

BAE Systems USA · Nashua, NH, US

Spotted 17h agoFull-time

Job details

Pay
$149,603 – $254,317 a year
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry level
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 13, 2026
Job description

About this role

Job Description

We're seeking a highly experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the Digital Architecture Team's Data Collection Software discipline at BAE Systems. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll oversee the development of mission-critical data collection software solutions for Next Generation Electronic Warfare Systems Products and Solutions.

If you're a seasoned Software Engineering Manager with a passion for leading high-performing teams and upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and posterity, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and testing data collection software solutions for Next Generation Electronic Warfare Systems Products and Solutions
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including engineering teams, product managers, and customers
  • Develop and execute development strategies, plans, and processes to ensure high-quality products and solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Systems, Hardware, and Operations Engineers, to ensure alignment and integration of software solutions
  • Mentor and develop team members to achieve their full potential and advance in their careers
  • Manage software development projects, including budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline management
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
  • Foster a culture of transparency, ensuring that all team members have visibility into project goals, objectives, and outcomes
  • Promote accountability, holding team members responsible for their actions and decisions
  • Ensure that all software development activities are properly documented and archived, upholding the principle of posterity
  • 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Possess an active DoD Secret security clearance
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience: 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years of experience in a leadership or management role
  • Programming Languages: Experienced in C#/Python, Protobuf/gRPC, NI TestStand, SCPI
  • Technical Skills:
  • Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
  • Strong Technical Communication
  • Test & Measurement Automation
  • Experience performing Software Integration with Hardware
  • Soft Skills:
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve high-performance results
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to transparency, accountability, and posterity

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Automated Test and Measurement Software Development
  • Factory production test stands, problem isolation, and resolution
  • Debug skills
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
  • Unit Under Test (UUT) emulation and simulation
  • Unit Test Driven Software Design
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
  • Develop and execute a vision for the data collection software engineering team that aligns with company goals and objectives
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Drive technical excellence and ensure high-quality products and solutions
  • Uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and posterity in all aspects of software development and team management

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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.
  • About BAE Systems, Inc.
  • BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
  • We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us.
  • As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
  • Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
  • Purpose isn't a tagline here.
  • It's what drives us.
  • We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet.
  • When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career.
  • You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
  • This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days.
  • The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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