Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to support our work as a prime contractor on the SLCM-N Program. The selected candidate will work closely with numerous engineering teams supporting the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).
This position is responsible for providing first line programmatic and technical leadership to those tasked with delivering items related to Interface Requirement artifacts and programmatic system level support for existing and developmental weapon system configurations. The selected candidate will be expected to provide personnel with day-to-day direction to ensure schedule deadlines are met and deliverables meet contract standards. Efforts are associated with delivering of all designated Interface Requirement Management functions required to support the SLCM-N Program through the maintenance of existing and development of future weapon system platforms and other areas under their direct cognizance, or as directed by the Program Area Manager. The supervised team will be working in a variety of tools (DOORS, Microsoft Suite Tools, Windchill, Creo, Cameo Systems Modeler), which the supervisor will need to be able to navigate in. The supervisor will be responsible for supporting the development of short-range and long-range plans and schedules to support the current technical effort and anticipated future work. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for baselining these plans with the customer, statusing these plans with the customer, and negotiating changes to the plans with the customer. As a leader of the team, the supervisor will be expected to escalate topics relevant to his/her team in presentations that will be presented to the customers at various level meetings.
The selected candidate is expected to show responsiveness to customer requirements, maintain and foster positive customer relationships, and have a sensitivity to customer expectations in a dynamic work environment. He/she is to regularly interface with customer representatives to support execution of current technical task(s) and plan for future activities. Any actions assigned to the supervisor, or his/her team should be addressed early or on time. The team will often be tasked with impact reviews, and the supervisor will need to ensure the deadlines for those reviews are met and team priorities are clear.
The selected candidate will need to ensure personnel are properly trained and qualified to perform duties effectively. He/she will need to identify successors for all key technical positions within their section. The supervisor must set technical and performance objectives with subordinates and conduct performance appraisals. He/she must also maintain leave schedules for direct reports.
The selected candidate will need to perform supervisory duties including, but not limited to: hiring, training, timekeeping, travel, performance evaluations, counseling, and disciplining employees. He/she will need to ensure all personnel are informed of and adhere to all pertinent company policies and procedures, plans, processes, work instructions, and other local policies. The supervisor should take part in continuous process improvement opportunities to improve process efficiency and maintain a safe workplace environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
The selected candidate will also be expected to assist in development of section related Basis of Estimates (BOE), Contract Statement of Work (SOW), Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRL), and other contract related items when needed. The supervisor may also need to work with their team to prepare technical studies, reports, and proposals in support of project development goals.
Required Skills and EducationTypical education and years of related/relevant work experience required: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering, preferred or similar and 8 years' related/relevant work experience. However, candidates with 12 years related Navy experience will be considered, in lieu of the degree.
Successful candidate must also have the following skill/experience:
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high results
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change and innovate
- Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
- Experience with use of interpersonal skills (e.g., ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, and customers)
- Ability to coach and mentor employees
- High degree of personal drive and initiative
- Demonstrated leadership experience with minimum of 2 years of supervisor/manager experience
- Experience with DoD weapons system
- Understand Systems Engineering principles
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience with the Strategic Weapon System, Subsystems, and components
- Knowledge of systems engineering concepts as they apply to Weapon System Interface Management and Strategic Systems Programs
- Understand detailed engineering principles and experience with Interface Control/Design Drawings
- Knowledge in the use of DOORS, Windchill, Creo, SysML Modeling
Benefits InformationEmployee 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).
