Sara Steinel

Sara Steinel is a highly skilled software engineer and leader currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer—Deputy Software Manager & Software Engineering Lead at BAE Systems, Inc. since April 2021. With experience in the Engineering Leadership Development Program, Sara advanced from an ELDP I to ELDP II role, demonstrating strong technical and leadership capabilities. Previous positions include a research assistant at William Paterson University, where Sara collaborated on mental health research, and a software engineering intern at BAE Systems, focusing on US Navy communications systems. An advocate for STEM education, Sara has presented to young women to inspire their interest in technology, authored and tutored in computer science, and held motivational speaking engagements. Sara holds a Master's degree in Engineering Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an Associate's degree in Computer Science from County College of Morris.