Software Engineering Manager

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Management, Python Programming

Job Description

Join the BAE SYSTEMS F-35 Software Operations team and lead our efforts in developing and delivering outstanding software solutions and data analytics capabilities to the customer to aid in fleet maintenance. This is an exciting and challenging time for the F-35 program as the fleet grows from 500 aircraft today to 2000+ aircraft over the next decade. You will lead a team of 10+ data analytics and software engineers in the US. You will also be a champion for highly collaborative working with the BAE SYSTEMS Software Operations team in the UK.

Working closely with Lockheed Martin you will be responsible for development and delivery of highly optimized software solutions and data analytics capabilities within a governed quality management system. You will be responsible for people managing the team as well as the successful delivery of these software products into the customer’s fleet maintenance system. You will carry out work within an Agile development and deployment framework. This role requires significant communication and organizational skills. The applicant must be highly self-sufficient and independent, with only top level direction from the F-35 Data Analytics and Product Services (DAPS) Senior Engineering Manager.

The DAPS Algorithm Team Manager responsibilities include:

• Technically leading and people managing a team of 10+ engineers with organic growth planned for the next five years
• The ability to generate unique solutions and understand complex software and data management concepts and techniques in order to advance Algorithm team processes and methods
• The ability to independently manage a very fast changing complex environment and to overcome customer/data/toolset challenges and establish the precedent for future tasks
• Monitoring and control of staff resource, delivery schedule, and budget to meet program milestones.
• Managing the development and maintenance of Algorithm team quality processes and documents
• Championing the Agile mindset with the Algorithm team using the Atlassian Quality Management System and driving continuous improvement of the Agile process to achieve team goals and objectives.
• Maintaining a constant healthy communication link between the BAE Systems US Algorithm team and the UK team to ensure that best practice is maintained and knowledge is shared.
• Ensuring that technical communication between the Prime Contractor (Lockheed Martin) and the BAE Systems ALG/FLM team is clear and continuous
• Ensuring export ITAR data requests of fleet data to the UK are conducted following the company policy

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of Software Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Science techniques as applied to large, imperfect datasets
• Leading and managing teams experience including staff time, performance, and development
• Proven communication experience across diverse teams at multiple locations
• Knowledge of engineering governance in an enterprise quality management system
• Knowledge of earned value and management of schedule, budget, and resource
• Working knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of the latest data analytics and data science techniques including Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• Software Engineering in Python / Java
• Experience with the application of Agile workflow methodologies
• Experience with an enterprise quality management system such as Atlassian
• Knowledge of Air Health Management and Assess Material Condition
• Aircraft maintenance practices and procedures

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.