> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3899834-software-engineering-lead-hybrid](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3899834-software-engineering-lead-hybrid). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. 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), Gitlab, DO-178B, Software Defined Radio, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466602850&tx=UT4844TYZ&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 * 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.