Job DescriptionBAE Systems, Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Team Lead who possess a skilled the Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) background to support our SureStrike™ EOIR development programs, a portfolio of Semi-Active Laser (SAL), Imaging Infrared (IIR), and multi-modal seeker solutions. As a secondary objective, the successful candidate will also provide support to THAAD EOIR Seeker redesign activities. The successful candidate will plan, execute and manage a geographically distributed team during the implementation of system processes, conduct of System and Subsystem internal and field test events, development of test and tactical hardware and software, and identification/allocation of new requirements to both affordable mass missile seekers (SureStrike™) and strategic seekers (THAAD).
This role will be staffed in Huntsville, AL. In Huntsville, our Engineering team is working in a recently opened state-of-the-art facility and operating in a unique environment where we have the power and resources of BAE Systems behind us while working in a dynamic and flexible model. At BAE Systems, we are looking for team players who have demonstrated experience working successfully in a Technical Team Lead setting.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working primarily onsite with some remote potential. Travel is estimated at 10%, namely to support SureStrike™ program test event milestones and collaboration with New Hampshire-based THAAD Seeker teams.
Required Skills and Education- Hold an active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
- Direct experience in two or more EOIR technology engineering activities to include analysis, hardware/software design, prototyping, integration, test, and/or verification
- Must have experience as a Systems Engineer
- Must have experience leading technical teams
- Experience identifying, delegating, tracking, and reporting team tasks
Preferred Skills and Education- Advanced EOIR domain theoretical knowledge, with balanced understanding of practical SAL and/or IIR hardware and software architectures and tactical implementation
- Knowledge and willingness to lead Earned-Value Management (EVM) and Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities
- Possess an agile mindset, to include Agile-Scrum principles, practices, processes, tools and techniques
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with Senior leadership and other engineering disciplines
- Exposure to technical performance measurements
- Experience developing and flowing down requirements to testable and modular hardware and software designs
- Experience in identifying and tracking technical risks
- Excels at problem solving, with the ability to produce concrete results despite significant ambiguities in the problem space
- Skilled in developing and using analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Python, VBA, C/C++ on Windows and/or Linux
- Experience in Digital Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering, to include industry-accepted tools, e.g., Cameo, DOORS
- Fundamental understanding of the Radio Frequency (RF)/Radar technical domain and sensor solutions is a plus
- Comfortable in a lab setting working with a combination of both hardware and software
- MS degree in Systems Engineering or related technical field
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).
