Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a senior technical leader to assist in leading advanced program pursuits in a 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 duties assigned to this senior engineering position will include the following:
• 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"

Required Skills and Education

• BSEE or BSME with 8+ commensurate 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, 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

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).