--- title: Section Manager / Software Lead at BAE Systems description: BAE Systems is hiring for the Section Manager / Software Lead role in Nashua, NH. Full-time, on-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/section-manager-software-lead-at-bae-systems-01a1cb0c-5035-7764-a39d-a5ca0e8e6474 date: 2026-11-14T05:44:09Z og_description: Join BAE Systems as Section Manager / Software Lead in Nashua, NH. Pays $149.6K–$254.3K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m2cif5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Nashua, NH | | **Posted** | Nov 11, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** BAE Systems sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for BAE Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $179,000 – $202,000 a year (median $198,000). ## 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.*   ## Skills - Supervision - Performance Management - Schedule Management - Agile Velocity - Sustainment - Collaboration - Mentoring - Requirements Engineering - Interviewing Skills - Project Planning - Human Resources - Recruitment - Amazon Elastic Container Service - Electronic Warfare ## Benefits - Professional Development ## Related - [More jobs at BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Engineering Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-engineering-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61988 jobs - [New Hampshire](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-hampshire?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15739 jobs - [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2632 jobs - [Nashua, NH](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-hampshire/nashua?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1638 jobs ## Related pages - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61988 jobs - [New Hampshire](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-hampshire?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15739 jobs - [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2632 jobs - [Nashua, NH](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-hampshire/nashua?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1638 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)