Section Manager - Software Engineering

Company: Raytheon
Location: East Providence
Posted on: January 12, 2020

Job Description:

An opportunity exists within the Integrated Warfare and Sensor Systems Software (IWSSS) department in Portsmouth RI, for a Section Manager of a Software Engineering section.

The IWSS Department contributes to the success of Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) by providing software solutions throughout the product lifecycles of some of IDS' most important Naval Warfare weapons and sensor systems. The department is a critical source of support for a variety of new technology initiatives and internal research and development (R&D) efforts. Some of the programs supported by the department include - Zumwalt, AQS-20, AMDR, LCS-VDS, and NATO programs. Successful candidates will manage and work with a team of software engineers to develop and test these programs. We strive for technical excellence by drawing upon a diverse workforce whose knowledge base covers the complete spectrum of modern languages and computing platforms.

Position:
Section Manager, Integrated Defense Systems, Software Engineering Directorate, Integrated Warfare & Sensor Systems Software
Job Description:
The successful candidate will perform line management of 15 to 25 software engineers within the Department with the primary responsibility of ensuring that each employee has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and advancement. Section Management duties include performance development and appraisal, salary and manpower planning and ensuring adherence to company policies. Candidates will contribute significantly to the technical oversight of employees in support of their work assignments, and will also be responsible for supporting a major task on a program within the department, including a possible leadership or key individual contributor role. The candidate will be an integral part of the software team and will also be involved in development, integration, test and user support.

Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure that each employee has suitable work assignments and opportunities for growth and advancement
- Contribute to the technical oversight of employees in support of their daily work assignments
- Drive performance development and appraisal process for section
- Support salary and manpower planning
- Ensure Section member's adherence to company policies, vision, values and goals
- Communicate company and program information
- Support a major program task within the department
- Support integration efforts and customer meetings
- Support all phases of software development lifecycle, tools, and methodologies

Required Skills:
---8+ years' experience in software design and development activities
---Experience with software development techniques and tools (e.g., Clearcase and Coverity)
---Experience with development on real-time systems, including some, or all, of the following computer languages: C, C++, Java
---This position requires a SECRET Security Clearance within 1 year of hire. Except in rare circumstances, only US Citizens are eligible for a clearance
---Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering or other related Engineering Discipline


Desired Qualifications:
---Experience in weapons/sonar systems software
---Able to thrive in a dynamic environment
---Team-oriented
---DevOps Experience
---Previous Section Manager experience
---Previous or current experience on weapons/sonar programs
---Cost / Schedule Management and Reporting experience
---Raytheon EVMS certification
---Control Account Manager experience
---Agile software development experience
---Strong communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
---Customer focus and collaboration skills
---Effective presence and influential leadership capability, with the ability to interact with senior levels of leadership effectively - including customer, Raytheon teammates and suppliers
---Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering or other related Engineering Discipline

A work/life balance is an important value at Raytheon. Our 9/80 work schedule offers flexibility to help successfully balance the work/life commitments. Located in scenic Portsmouth, RI, our facility has miles of nature trails, and it is located just five miles from historic Newport, RI. It contains a fitness center with locker rooms, a dining center, research library and a fully staffed medical facility. The Young Employee Success Network (YESNET) is one of Raytheon's employee resource groups with a focus on networking, new hire outreach, career development and community service.

154658Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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