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# Software Manager / Section Lead

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $132,962.0 - $226,035.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.austinjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3466859106&tx=JT10193UTI&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
 * 8 years of software engineering experience with leadership responsibilities in either a functional and/or technical role
 * Must be able to obtain an active Secret clearance
 * Ability to lead a medium to large groups
 * Demonstrated ability to guide individuals through complicated or difficult situations effectively and professionally
 * Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
 * Deep knowledge in C or another High Level Programming Language

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Prior functional management experience (i.e. general supervision, performance management, staffing)
 * Embedded software design and implementation
 * Experience with electronic warfare
 * Working knowledge of Atlassian Suite
 * Experience with FACE or OMS Architectures
 * Experience with MBSE
 * Cost Account Management/Earned Value Management in a DoD environment

## Description

As a player/coach, you will leverage your estensive technical experience by supporting the full lifecycle of a development program while also managing a group of software engineers., * Provide supervision, mentoring, career development, and performance management for a team of 4-10 software engineers.

 * Conduct one-on-one and section level meetings.
 * Provide a safe, inclusive culture.
 * 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 meet and exceed customer expectations.
 * Support program execution through cost and schedule management, and metrics tracking.
 * Collaborate with other functional managers and discipline leads to ensure program success.
 * Be a major technical contributor to development programs