Team Lead

Hardware Engineering Section ManagerBecause 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. In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.BAE Systems is seeking a Hardware Engineering Section Manager for our Adaptive Communication and Sensing (AC&S) Product Line of our C4ISR Business area, with a primary focus on Fort Wayne, India based programs. BAE Systems is seeking a Hardware Engineering Section Lead / Manager at our Ft. Wayne, Indiana location.We are seeking an experienced engineering professional who will be responsible as a first line supervisor leading a department of electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and technicians supporting our Airborne Tactical Radio portfolio. Working closely with engineering product leads, this leader will be responsible for the successful capture, planning, and execution of our C4ISR hardware programs, including technical oversight, staff planning, performance monitoring, and metrics reporting. In addition to supervising, this position will also perform technical oversight of programs in a Hardware Lead fashion covering areas such as technical status, Cost Account Management, and Earned Value reporting.The HW Lead aspects bring responsibility of management over the hardware tasks on the project(s) helping to keep the programs on schedule, on cost and meeting technical requirements. This position reports to the Business Area Hardware Engineering Discipline Lead and will be part of a diverse, enthusiastic and highly productive team, where each employee has the opportunity to grow their skills and work on challenging projects. BAE Systems provides a flexible work schedule with every other Friday off, and a great benefits package.Required Education, Experience, & Skills:A Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of work experience or equivalent experience is needed, or a Master's with 10+ years or PhD with 8+ years.Requires the ability to be cleared at the Secret levelHighly familiar with hardware design processesDemonstrated project and people leadership skillsDemonstrated teamwork and communication skillsCost Account Management / Earned Value reporting skillsExperience providing technical oversight in a Hardware Lead fashion.Demonstrates the leadership ability (Engineering Planning & Project Launch, Driving Technical Performance, and Risk & Opportunity Management) to understand and oversee the relevant product technologies of the business area programs.Understands the Hardware Engineering Process and acts as the HW process application expert relevant to their specialty providing the appropriate instantiation of process for the programs under your purview.Perform as Independent Assessor during Design Reviews and Peer Reviews.Perform project development work on contracted programs, as required.Participates in the hiring process and is responsible for developing, mentoring, counseling and evaluation performance of subordinates.Will be involved in program proposal development relevant to the product roadmaps.Works and partners with the business area and program engineering leads on program execution strategies as well as business strategies.Responsible for personnel management (PDR Assessments, Promotion Planning, HR issues, etc.).Responsible for Career Development Plans of your employees, and providing the tools required for them to perform their tasks.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:Master's degree and/or equivalent work experience a plusExperience resolving EMI/EMC failuresExperience designing HF, VHF, or UHF tactical communications equipmentFamiliarity with C4ISR product domains preferredFamiliarity with AS9145 a plusSecret or Top Secret Clearance a plusPay 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 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.