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# Software Engineering Manager II

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Wayne, NJ, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $153,377.0 - $260,743.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Continuous Integration, Linux, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Scripting, C4ISR, Gitlab, Git, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6a964c45ba84ebc0

## About the Role

* Must hold an active DoD Secret level security clearance
 * Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 10+ years work experience
 * Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and guide engineering teams
 * Experience in project leadership/management such as Earned Value and scheduling
 * Background in embedded and/or application software development in C++
 * Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
 * Experience with software and systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
 * Experience performing software testing, validation, and verification activities
 * Experience with Agile Development
 * Strong problem-solving skills
 * Ability to develop, lead, and motivate technical teams
 * Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong presentation skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Functional/Staff Management experience
 * Green Hills/VxWorks/Windows/Linux Operating Systems
 * Source code control and change management systems like GIT, GitLab, Atlassian JIRA
 * DevSecOps and Continuous Integration Tools
 * Containers including Docker and Kubernetes
 * Scripting languages and development of automation
 * Artificial Intelligence tools for software development
 * Developing Defense, Aerospace, Military or Mission-Critical systems
 * Integrating software across distributed, networked, embedded or real-time computing environments
 * Experience working directly with Government or Defense Industry customers

## Description

You will work with our programs using your technical skills and experience to ensure the design, implementation, and sustainment of our software solutions meet and exceed customer expectations. Technical roles include leading architecture and design reviews, product implementation, strategic initiative implementation, bid and proposal development, next generation solution planning and other areas of engagement that align with your skills and career aspirations., The selected individual will manage a group of software engineers, providing them with technical mentoring, career guidance and performance feedback. Additionally, you will be integral in interviewing and hiring new software team members. You will be an active member of the Software Engineering leadership team, shaping the software culture and process while ensuring the staffing and technical needs of the business are met. This position will report to our Software Engineering leadership for the C4ISR product area in Wayne, NJ.