Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking a Hardware Development Lead for development programs within our Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business.
The ChallengeYou will lead a multi-disciplinary team of 20+ engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, and Design Drafting) to push the boundaries of what is possible in rugged custom electronics. This isn't just about managing a schedule-it's about solving the complex engineering hurdles associated with high-speed digital/mixed-signal circuit cards in the most demanding environments on earth.
Your Impact as a Technical Leader- Drive Technical Excellence: Lead critical design reviews and architect hardware strategies that ensure program success and system reliability.
- Mentor and Scale: Grow the technical maturity of your team by providing guidance, fostering innovation, and ensuring the "right person is in the right job."
- Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary technical conduit between engineering, procurement, operations, and program management to move a design from concept to deployment.
- Shape the Future: Support program capture and proposal teams by defining hardware baselines and estimating the technical effort required for next-gen capabilities.
- Own the Execution: Balance the rigors of the Hardware Development Process with the agility needed to solve complex, real-world engineering problems.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD Security Clearance (Active Secret preferred)
Why Join BAE Systems?We value the "deep work" required for engineering excellence. That's why we offer a hybrid work format that balances collaborative, in-person lab work with remote focus time. We support your life outside of work with:
- Every Other Friday Off (9/80 schedule)
- Flextime & Telecommuting
- A Culture of Recognition for extraordinary technical contributions.
Required Skills and Education- Proven Technical Pedigree: A BSEE (or related field) and 10+ years of experience. You have a track record of taking complex digital/mixed-signal designs with embedded processors, FPGAs, and high-speed serial interfaces-from initial requirements through to successful verification.
- Multidisciplinary Leadership: Experience leading integrated teams of Electrical, Mechanical, and Drafting engineers.
- Lifecycle Expertise: Deep knowledge of the hardware product lifecycle, from schematic capture and PCB layout to environmental qualification.
- Strategic Mindset: Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) or Cost Account Management (CAM) to ensure technical goals align with program constraints.
