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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Lead (Hybrid) - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Hudson, NH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $149,603.0 - $254,317.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, CMake, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Software Tools, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Modeling Language, System Testing, UML, Jama (Software), DO-178B, Software Defined Radio, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gloo2q ## About the Role + Must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance in the near future + Experience leading a team of software engineers to complete professional software products + Software experience in a Defense/Aerospace environment + Prior experience developing with C/C , creating and documenting APIs, Docker, Cmake + Prior experience with requirements tools such as Jama or DOORs. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills + Experience developing government technical proposals inclusive of technical, cost and schedule + Managing a project using Atlassian JIRA + DevSecOps with tools such as gitlab + Software development for a software defined radio system + Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) + Experience leading programs with Agile Scum and/or Scaled Agile Framework + Experience developing and documenting software architectures utilizig model base engineering tools and methods (UML, SysML, etc) + Embedded software development as an indivual contributor or lead + Prior experience with leading or performing software/ system testing at customer facilities + Experience with Rust, DO-178C, MIL-STD-882E ## Description We are seeking an experienced software engineering lead within our Software Engineering organization. This position offers the chance to make a lasting impact while advancing your own leadership and technical career. In this position, you would have a mix of responsibilities ranging from limited hands-on development, software architecture and software program lead where you would provide day-to-day direction over the actions of a team of talented engineers who are designing and implementing mission-critical software solutions. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer a flexible work environment and multiple options for work schedules (9/80, 4/10, and others). Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. Typical duties assigned to this position: + Lead a software team through Agile software engineering design and development + Employ your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment in technical areas + Lead Design activities to achieve program success + Communicate essential information and coordinate with engineering disciplines and functions + Develop program schedules, earned value criteria, and productivity metrics for efficient performance + Ensure the established Software Development Process is implemented successfully + Support important program capture and proposal teams with software baselines that include development and cost/scheduling estimating + Work with Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs and right person/right job 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. ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)