Job description

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a senior technical leader for a large product development team of electrical, computer and mechanical engineers. You will lead the hardware team on a high visibility program through EMD and into production. As the leader of this group, you will drive engineering excellence, develop subject matter experts, and optimize lab resources to advance the craft in RF Systems hardware development. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, fostering a culture of innovation. Your leadership will guide the development team to create products that meet customer requirements, and transition them to production to deliver to the warfighter. The selected candidate will apply their leadership skills in program execution design in order to develop and support our “Design it Right” initiative for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to acquire product knowledge, use and advance their management skills on innovative technology - while performing their assigned responsibilities in program execution on projects in a Hybrid work format. The duties assigned to this senior engineering position, will include the following: • Leading multi-discipline, state-of-the-art hardware teams of 20+ people through the hardware engineering design and development • Employing your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment in technical areas • Leading Design Review activities to achieve program success • Communicating essential information and coordinating with engineering disciplines, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management • Developing program schedules, earned value criteria, and productivity metrics for efficient performance • Ensuring the established Hardware Development Process is implemented successfully • Supporting important program capture and proposal teams with hardware baselines that include development and cost/scheduling estimating • Working with Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs and “right person/right job” On top of numerous diverse and challenging career opportunities, BAE offers flexible schedules (including every other Friday off), competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees. Due to the importance, this position offers a Sign-On Bonus. (Note: Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.) Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field, and 15+ years of related experience • Proven ability to lead and manage an organization across multiple sites with different cultures and experience levels • Experience with formulating a vision and implementing action plans to achieve goals • Experience collaborating and driving improvement across the functions responsible for product development including operations, quality, and program management • Proven ability to share and transfer technology and know-how across organizational boundaries • Demonstrate alignment with the sector’s cultural principles and model safe and ethical behavior • Ensure compliance with appropriate company policies and procedures, especially those related to product design • Proven performance in supervising, managing, mentoring, coaching, and communication • Demonstrated critical thinking skills and decision-making ability • Able to obtain a TS and SCI clearance • Clear communication - both oral and written - and a positive attitude. • Ability to work effectively on a team either on-site or remotely. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Master's Degree in Engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience. • Active Secret DoD Security Clearance within the last two years. • The use of commercially available schedule tools and application of those tools within EVMS is a plus. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330 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. About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Requirements

Must-haves

The duties assigned to this senior engineering position, will include the following:
Leading multi-discipline, state-of-the-art hardware teams of 20+ people through the hardware engineering design and development
Employing your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment in technical areas
Leading Design Review activities to achieve program success
Communicating essential information and coordinating with engineering disciplines, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management
Developing program schedules, earned value criteria, and productivity metrics for efficient performance
Ensuring the established Hardware Development Process is implemented successfully
Supporting important program capture and proposal teams with hardware baselines that include development and cost/scheduling estimating
Working with Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs and “right person/right job”
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field, and 15+ years of related experience
Proven ability to lead and manage an organization across multiple sites with different cultures and experience levels
Experience with formulating a vision and implementing action plans to achieve goals
Experience collaborating and driving improvement across the functions responsible for product development including operations, quality, and program management
Proven ability to share and transfer technology and know-how across organizational boundaries
Demonstrate alignment with the sector’s cultural principles and model safe and ethical behavior
Ensure compliance with appropriate company policies and procedures, especially those related to product design
Proven performance in supervising, managing, mentoring, coaching, and communication
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and decision-making ability
Able to obtain a TS and SCI clearance
Clear communication - both oral and written - and a positive attitude.
Active Secret DoD Security Clearance within the last two years.

Nice-to-haves

Due to the importance, this position offers a Sign-On Bonus. (Note: Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.)
Ability to work effectively on a team either on-site or remotely. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Master's Degree in Engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience.
The use of commercially available schedule tools and application of those tools within EVMS is a plus.

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