In this leadership role, you’ll collaborate closely with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers across all project phases—from strategic planning and requirements definition to design, development, integration, and testing. You’ll present innovative technical designs at customer interchange meetings, mentor engineers to foster technical excellence, and ensure program success through clear communication and robust processes. At BAE Systems, we live our mission—“We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”—by empowering our engineers to innovate, grow, and lead in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

This role requires full-time, on-site work at our Hudson, NH facility to facilitate close collaboration and access to secure systems.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Secret Security Clearance (active within the past few years)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and minimum of 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and motivate technical teams
• Experience in embedded and/or application software development in C++ in a Linux environment
• Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
• Software engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
• Software testing, validation, and verification activities

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering
• Experience with electronic warfare, radar, or communication systems
• Active CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Full life-cycle software development
• Agile development experience
• Customer/Subcontractor interfacing
• Atlassian Tool Suite, ClearCase, Bit Bucket

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.