Systems Engineering Lead and Functional Manager

Job Description
See what youre missing. Our employees work on the worlds 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, were 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 (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

We are seeking an experienced People Manager to lead and manage a small team of Systems Engineers at BAE Systems. The successful candidate will have a well-rounded Systems Engineering background with a focus on EO/IR products to provide direct program support and manage employee performance, set goals, and provide regular feedback to ensure team members are meeting expectations.

In this role you will:

• Support CEMA program execution in a Systems Engineering Role developing EO/IR solutions for the warfighter.
• Supervise a small team of Systems Engineering direct reports providing coaching and mentoring to team members to help them develop new skills and achieve their career goals.
• Partner with CEMA product Line Leadership to effectively staff programs, manager utilization, support bids proposals and support the realization of strategic goals.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work on-site 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, and minimum of 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Must hold an active Secret clearance
• Prior experience leading a team of System Engineers
• Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test)
• Working experience with technical performance measurements and cost account management
• Prior experience implementing Agile engineering methodologies on large development programs
• Prior experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience interfacing with upper management; customer facing

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 10 years of experience or Ph.D. with 8 years of experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading Systems Engineering Teams through major program milestones such as, SRR. SFR, PDR and CDR
• Previous experience as a functional manager
• Active TOP SECRET Clearance (or higher)
• Significant Experience with Cost Account / Earned Value Management
• Prior experience with Model based systems engineering with tools such as Magic Draw
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation (e.g. spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal & waveform generators) in an academic or commercial environment
• Experience creating and maintaining link budgets and analysis related to EOIR systems
• Experience with I&T / Field testing of EOIR Systems in remote environments
• Conducting trade studies, modeling and simulation, and other forms of analysis

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll 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.