**Job Description** BAE Systems is looking for an experienced, Software Lead/Architect who loves software development and working with exciting technology. The qualified candidate will work on a cross-functional team and provide hands-on technical support to develop and demonstrate the solutions to some of the United States' most pressing problems. In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. As a Software Lead/Architect, you will: + Participate in the complete software development lifecycle including designing, developing, debugging, testing, configuring, and deploying our complex, real-time software solutions into simulation and live flight exercises. + Interact directly with current and potential customers to understand their requirements and guide development efforts to meet their needs. The position may require occasional travel. You will have significant opportunities for career growth in the development of scientific and mathematical software applications and algorithms. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. \#SWSD **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Strong software architecture, design, and development experience using C and/or Java + Software development, coding, and debugging experience across the entire development lifecycle + Experience with version control systems, such as Git + Experience with Agile development and issue tracking systems, such as JIRA + Experience with software build tools, such as Ant, Maven, or Gradle + Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders + Experience with team leadership and mentoring roles **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Mission planning domain and route finding algorithm development + Data fusion experience + Experience with any of distributed systems or Military systems or simulations + Experience with modeling and simulation software + Architecture experience **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. **Software Lead/Architect - C and Java (Hybrid)** **107849BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression