RTX

aerospace and defense

SoftwareEngineeringSectionLeader

$132–252k Woburn, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Software Engineering Section Leader at RTX. Skills: Leadership, Software Development, Agile. Provide guidance and leadership to a section of 15 to 20 Engineers. Act as a key leader and mentor”

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Eligibility Requirements

Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, DoD Clearance: Secret, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, Onsite

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, Experience in software development, integration or test using C, C++, Java, or Ada, Leadership experience managing teams or sections within a defense software development program, Experience developing software in a team-based development environment, preferably using the Agile Scrum or Kanban framework, The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S Government Secret security clearance prior to the start date, U. S. citizenship

Nice to Have

Extensive experience as a leader of software development, integration or test activities on a defense software development program, Proven success in mentoring and developing engineering talent, both technically and professionally, Excellent communication and collaboration skills and ability to effectively interact with subordinates, customers, and other internal organizations, High energy, self-starting team player who achieves goals and promotes continuous improvement, In-depth radar domain knowledge (EWR, AN/TPY-2, XBR, CK, DBR, AMDR, etc.), Software Cost estimation experience, strategic planning and decision-making skills, Six Sigma, CORE, EVMS, Software Project Management Certification and PMX certifications

What You'll Do.

Provide guidance and leadership to a section of 15 to 20 Engineers

Act as a key leader and mentor

presence and influence skills

Foster teamwork and interdependent execution

Ensure section members adhere to policy

Communicate flow-down to section members

Performance development

Support section salary and labor planning

Career and job assignment mentoring

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

fostering teamwork and interdependent execution; collaboration skills; interact with subordinates, customers, and other internal organizations

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively interact with subordinates, customers, and other internal organizations

Process & Methodology

Software Project Management Certification, PMX certifications

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