New Product Introduction Engineer

About the role

At BAE Systems, we work on cutting-edge innovations that support some of the nation’s biggest defense programs and commercial applications. This role leads the transition to production of space radio frequency products and others, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work format. Over the next year, the focus will be on developing the technical baseline with manufacturability in mind, creating manufacturing make/where strategies, and transitioning products from engineering to manufacturing across multiple U.S. locations. The candidate will coordinate and lead transition to production, production ramp to rate, and continuous improvement efforts to drive manufacturing efficiency.

This is a first-shift position with a 9/80 work schedule, including some work-from-home days. The role requires heavy internal coordination with other ES manufacturing sites and the Space and Mission Systems Sector to develop work plans, funding, and strategy for capital investments.

Responsibilities

• Partner and collaborate with multiple organizations (Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain) throughout the product life cycle.
• Lead and support early product and process development for complex RF systems.
• Drive rapid production ramp-to-rate efforts.
• Provide strategic solutions for Design to Unit Production Cost (DTUPC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Test (DFT).
• Facilitate and implement AS9145 standards.
• Coordinate and populate the Transition to Production (TTP) process.
• Analyze cost drivers (test yield, manufacturing yield, scrap) and apply improvement strategies.
• Review engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support proposals, cost evaluations, and prepare Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Participate in Program PDR, CDR, and IDR as an assessor.
• Assist in designing, fabricating, and validating fixtures, tooling, and test equipment for production.
• Identify, propose, and execute Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and technical expertise to team members.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of relevant working experience.
• Experience transitioning prototypes to high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with RF systems.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams with a customer-focused approach.
• Demonstrated success in lean manufacturing, yield management, and supply chain initiatives (including AS9145 and Lean Six Sigma).
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) environments and transitioning designs to production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and cost improvement activities.
• Experience supporting product development into stable production environments.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for coordinating with team members, programs, and operators.
• Receptive to change and evolving in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of assembly and testing methods for circuit cards, RF circuitry, and RF ICs.
• Proven experience rapidly transitioning products from prototype to high-volume production.
• Experience with AS9145, DTUPC, Design for Test, and Design for Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of reviewing change orders and their impact on production.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Dataview-type programs.
• Experience managing program teams in development or production settings.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $118,095 – $200,762. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability, life, and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other leave programs (including parental, military, and bereavement leave).
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics.

Schedule

First-shift position with a 9/80 work schedule, including some work-from-home days.

About the Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, and IT solutions. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind game-changing defense and commercial electronics, with over 14,000 employees pushing the limits of technology to give customers a competitive edge.