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Section Manager / Software Lead (Sign-on bonus available)

BAE Systems

Nashua, NHFull-time$150–254K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$150–254K/yr
Location
Nashua, NH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a software engineering manager to lead a team of 7–15 engineers in Electronic Combat Solutions. The role collaborates with systems, hardware, and test engineers across project planning, requirements, design, development, integration, and testing. It is fully onsite in Nashua, New Hampshire, and includes technical leadership, team development, program execution support, and contributions to bid and proposal efforts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software Engineering, requiredLeadership, requiredSoftware and Systems Engineering Processes, requiredSoftware and Systems Engineering Methodologies, requiredSoftware and Systems Engineering Tools, requiredFunctional Management, nice to haveEmbedded Software Design, nice to haveEmbedded Software Implementation, nice to haveElectronic Warfare, nice to haveC, nice to haveAtlassian Suite, nice to haveCost Account Management, nice to haveEarned Value Management, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Related Field, required8 Years Software Engineering Experience, requiredActive Secret Clearance, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

See what you re missing. BAE Systems employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for aircraft pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safely.

BAE Systems is seeking talented Mgr II Level Software engineers who are looking for a company that fosters a work environment in which technical excellence is highly valued. You will be an integrated team member collaborating with Systems, Hardware, and Test engineers in one or more of the phases of Project Planning, Requirements Development, Design, Development, Integration and Testing.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supervision, mentoring, career development, and performance management for a team of 7-15 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.

  • Contribute to bid and proposal efforts.

  • Collaborate with other functional managers and discipline leads to ensure program success.

  • Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role/program, the expectation is that this job will be performed fully on site in Nashua, NH.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • 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 currently hold 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Prior functional management experience (i.e. general supervision, performance management, staffing)

  • Embedded software design and implementation

  • Experience with electronic warfare

  • Deep knowledge in C

  • Working knowledge of Atlassian Suite

  • Cost Account Management/Earned Value Management in a DoD environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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.

Section Manager / Software Lead (Sign-on bonus available)

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,152 open Software Engineering Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–254K/yr
  • US median$142–261K/yr993 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $202K, is close to the US median midpoint ($202K) — in the middle half of Software Engineering Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Software Engineering Manager jobs in New Hampshire and 1,152 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Software Engineering Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (1,055 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 419 of the 1,152 open Software Engineering Manager jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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