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# Software Section Lead

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $132,962.0 - $226,035.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Algorithm Design, Automation of Tests, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Engineering, Graphical User Interface, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466603028&tx=UT5652TYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field and 6 years of professional experience
 * Demonstrated ability to guide individuals through complicated or difficult situations effectively and professionally
 * Experience with the full life-cycle of software development including performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
 * Experience with software engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
 * Experience with proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost and schedule estimation, and presentation activities
 * Prior experience in technical/project team leadership
 * Ability to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
 * Prior experience as a first line manager (i.e. general supervision, performance management, staffing)
 * Background in one or more of the following:
 * Embedded and/or application software development in one or more: C , Python, Ada
 * Experience with Machine Learning and/or Algorithm development and optimization in C , CUDA, or Open CL
 * Developing Test Automation Software, Common frameworks, and software tests typically in Python
 * Developing Test Support Software for test stands and workstations including Graphical User Interface
 * Previous experience with SW applications to Electro-Optical/Infrared technologies
 * Experience with Agile SW development methodologies
 * Experience with Model Based Engineering
 * Experience with GRA, Big Iron, or OMS Architectures

## Description

* Provide first line supervision, mentoring, coaching, career development, and performance management for a small to medium sized team of software engineers.
 * Support recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new team members to meet business needs.
 * Use your technical skills and experience to ensure the design, implementation, and sustainment of our software solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations.
 * Be a major technical contributor to the development programs and/or proposals as either an individual contributor, technical lead, or discipline program lead.
 * Collaborate with other section leads and discipline leads to ensure program success.
 * Conduct one-on-one and section level meetings.