Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking a technical leader to assist in leading advanced program pursuits in a Deputy Hardware Lead role. In this exciting role you will be assisting and leading a group of highly skilled electrical, computer and mechanical engineers. In this Hardware leadership role, you will be part of the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team, which provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions that provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. In this position you will both assist and assume critical ownership of technical, cost, schedule, and program execution. If you are seeking advancement, this is your opportunity to grow, lead, and to provide your enthusiasm and expertise to a multi-disciplined team focused on "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®".
The selected candidate will apply their emerging leadership skills in program execution to 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 and advance their growing management skills on innovative technology while performing their assigned responsibilities in program execution in a Hybrid work format. 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. With a flexible work environment including a 9/80 work schedule and competitive benefits, come join us today and see the opportunities in store for you!
The duties assigned to this senior engineering position will include the following:
• Assisting in 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
• Assisting in 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"
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.Required Skills and Education- BSEE or BSME with 4+ experience leading engineering teams
- Possesses solid technical leadership skills for multi-disciplinary engineering teams engaged in the design and development of state-of-the-art electro-mechanical products
- Ability to lead a team of disciplines that include Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Firmware (EE), Design Drafting (DD)
- Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring project schedules, budgets, and productivity metrics to ensure efficient team performance
- Experience implementing an established Hardware Engineering design processes to achieve product quality and consistency
- Possesses sound interpersonal communication skills involving interfacing with company personnel, customers, and suppliers
- Ability to develop and implement and lead others to closure design solutions within budget and schedule
- Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
Preferred Skills and Education- Certification for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) project management techniques
- Designing to cost (DTUPC) constraints
- Design for manufacturability
- Experience developing compact embedded systems for harsh environments
- Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes
- Experience with Electronic Warfare systems, radar systems
- Active Secret Clearance
