Automation Engineer

Job Description Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
This position is on first shift working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off!

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 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. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

New Position Overview
The Automation Engineer will play a critical role in accelerating automation adoption across the CEMA New Hampshire factories. This individual will help define and execute automation roadmaps that support our growing product lines and evolving operational needs. The role combines strategic planning, hands on implementation, cross functional collaboration, and vendor engagement. It is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful transformation within a rapidly expanding business area.

Key Responsibilities
• Identify and assess automation opportunities across the CEMA NH manufacturing footprint, focusing on throughput, quality, cost reduction, and ergonomics.
• Develop data driven business cases, ROI analyses, and implementation plans to support automation investment decisions.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional groups to scope, design, validate, and deploy automation solutions.
• Collaborate with external vendors and system integrators to assess automation expertise, specialized equipment, and integration capabilities.
• Support the development and maintenance of long term automation roadmaps aligned with factory strategies and product line growth.
• Lead or contribute to automation project execution, including requirements definition, equipment selection, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and sustainment plans.
• Drive standardized documentation, training materials, and operational readiness for deployed automation systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and leverage automation to enhance safety, quality, and operational performance. Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Robotics Engineering, or related discipline
• Prior experience (6yrs+) in factory automation, robotics integration, machine vision, controls engineering, or similar technical fields.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to develop cost/benefit analyses and evaluate automation return on investment.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across diverse technical and operational teams.
• Experience working with automation vendors, integrators, or capital equipment suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment with significant growth.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Secret Security Clearance
• Defense/Aerospace manufacturing experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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 Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.