Microelectronics Applications Engineering Manager

About the role

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. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

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.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee development of reference designs, application notes, design guidelines, and validation reports