Senior Principal Hardware Lead

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a senior technical leader for a large product development team of electrical, computer and mechanical engineers. You will lead the hardware team on a high visibility program through EMD and into production. As the leader of this group, you will drive engineering excellence, develop subject matter experts, and optimize lab resources to advance the craft in RF Systems hardware development. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, fostering a culture of innovation.

Responsibilities

• Leading multi-discipline, state-of-the-art hardware teams of 20+ people through the hardware engineering design and development
• Employing your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment in technical areas
• Leading Design Review activities to achieve program success
• Communicating essential information and coordinating with engineering disciplines, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management
• Developing program schedules, earned value criteria, and productivity metrics for efficient performance
• Ensuring the established Hardware Development Process is implemented successfully
• Supporting important program capture and proposal teams with hardware baselines that include development and cost/scheduling estimating
• Determining program staffing needs and “right person/right job”
• Guiding the development team to create products that meet customer requirements, and transitioning them to production to deliver to the warfighter
• Developing and supporting our “Design it Right” initiative for a variety of complex defense products and technologies
• Leading program execution design to perform assigned responsibilities in a Hybrid work format

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field, and 15+ years of related experience
• Proven ability to lead and manage an organization across multiple sites with different cultures and experience levels
• Experience with formulating a vision and implementing action plans to achieve goals
• Experience collaborating and driving improvement across the functions responsible for product development including operations, quality, and program management
• Proven ability to share and transfer technology and know-how across organizational boundaries
• Ensure compliance with appropriate company policies and procedures, especially those related to product design
• Demonstrate alignment with the sector’s cultural principles and model safe and ethical behavior
• Proven performance in supervising, managing, mentoring, coaching, and communication
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and decision-making ability

Skills

• Able to obtain a TS and SCI clearance
• Ability to gain Security Clearance
• Experience with RF or Electronic Warfare

Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
Employee Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; employee assistance program; legal plan; and other perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Pay

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.