Because 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.
We are seeking a Technical Manager to lead our Microelectronics Applications Engineering team. This role combines deep technical expertise in semiconductor and system-level design with strong leadership, customer engagement, and cross-functional influence.
The Technical Manager will oversee a team of applications engineers supporting customer design-in, integration, validation, and deployment of microelectronic products, including ICs, multi-chip modules (MCMs) and system-in-package (SiP) solutions. This leader will drive technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth through effective team management and strategic alignment with product and business objectives.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Development- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing applications engineering team.
- Define team structure, roles, and technical focus areas aligned with company strategy.
- Set performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.
- Foster a customer-first mindset and culture of technical excellence.
- Drive recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing professional development.
- Establish best practices for customer engagement, issue resolution, and documentation.
Technical Oversight - Oversee development of:
- Reference designs
- Application notes
- Design guidelines
- Validation reports
- Contribute to structured product validation methodologies.
- Support root-cause investigations and corrective action plans for field issues.
Customer & Business Engagement- Partner with the Microelectronics Product Line to support key customer accounts and strategic design-ins.
- Participate in high-level customer meetings to define requirements and communicate technical roadmaps.
- Translate customer system requirements into actionable feedback for R&D and product management.
- Support revenue growth through strong technical positioning and competitive differentiation.
- Improve customer satisfaction and reduce time-to-ramp.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with:
- Product engineering
- R&D and design teams
- Quality and reliability teams
- Manufacturing and test engineering
- Ensure smooth transition from product development to customer deployment.
- Influence product roadmap decisions based on market and customer insights.
- Drive continuous improvement of design support tools, simulation models, and collateral.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (MSEE preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in semiconductor applications engineering, hardware design, or system engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or managerial role.
- Knowledge of:
- RF, Analog and digital circuit design
- High-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, SERDES, Ethernet)
- Hands-on experience with lab characterization and debugging.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with strategic customers.
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience with advanced packaging (SiP, 2.5D/3D integration, chiplets).
- Familiarity with reliability standards (JEDEC, AEC-Q100, MIL-STD).
- Experience in automotive, aerospace & defense, communications, or data center markets.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of product lifecycle management.
