Job Description

The Systems Engineering department, as part of the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit, is looking for Engineering Mangers to join our Mission Engineering, Core Systems Engineering, and Mission Integration teams to meet the needs of our expanding business.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage within one of the Systems Engineering organization teams which develops and implements processes and practices that ensure common Systems Engineering understanding within the organization.
  • Mission Engineering include Mission Chief Engineers and Architects, CONOPs, Mission Modeling, Analysis, and algorithm development
  • Core Systems Engineering includes Systems Engineering Technical Leadership, Technical Baseline Management, Requirements definition and baseline management, System Traceability, Validation & Verification planning/execution, and environments management.
  • Mission Systems Integration includes Mission Level Integration leadership, Launch System Integration leadership, Simulator operations, and Project Engineering
• Overhead management, training and career development, and support to the overall strategy for the organization.
• Provide leadership and functional direction by exhibiting behaviors that would include a unifying vision, understanding the needs of others to meet business challenges, and acting with humility and a collaborative spirit.
• Support cross-enterprise communication and collaboration to provide best practices and institutional knowledge to all pursuits.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.
• Experience in one of the 3 following areas: Mission Engineering, Mission Integration, or Core Systems Engineering
• Experience leading through change.
• Ability to be self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Possess critical thinking skills.
• A drive for results and executional excellence.
• Comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable operating at a fast pace.
• Team building skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skill set.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

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Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience in space-based systems engineering or ground-based systems engineering preferred.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering preferred.

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).

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.