System Integration Lab Lead

About the role

Join our Electronic Combat Systems engineering team working on Electronic Warfare systems built with state-of-the-art electronics. At BAE Systems our products operate in tough environments spanning air, land, sea, and space, developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Our flexible work environment provides 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®.”

BAE Systems is seeking a System Engineering Lead for our System Integration Lab. This role has full ownership of the lab that supports multiple programs: track, organize, and troubleshoot System Test Stations and support integration and test activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead: Direct a multifunctional team in the design and implementation of the System Integration Lab; present to senior leadership future needs for expansion and increased capability; identify future capital planning needs.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire installation through integration, testing, and maintaining operational capability; understand current and future needs of the lab.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Systems Engineering, Hardware, and Software Development teams throughout all phases of the lab lifecycle.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and opportunities impacting lab operation.
• Process Adherence: Ensure adherence to all lab processes.
• Issue Resolution: Oversee problem/anomaly reporting, tracking, and resolution, coordinating efforts for swift and effective solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with Program Management and Chief Engineer to maintain project schedules and budgets and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate the work of technicians and subcontractors to ensure seamless task execution.
• Compliance & Security: Collaborate with IT and Security teams to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) for the labs.
• Performance Monitoring: Contribute to the implementation of proactive metrics and reporting to monitor progress and ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field
• 8+ years of experience in a related field
• Active US government Secret Clearance
• Ability to help lead a multifunctional team in the design and implementation of a System Integration Lab, and present to senior leadership future needs for expansion and increased capability
• Experience operating test equipment
• Experience troubleshooting test stations
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders
• Experience performing hardware, software, and systems integration and testing
• Experience with issue tracking systems (JIRA)
• Experience with Agile development
• Team player with proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF, Radar, and Electronic Warfare
• Experience with test plans, procedures, schedules, and reports in accordance with program and system requirements
• Experience programming and troubleshooting CEESIM
• Strong communication skills

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $132,962 – $226,035. This range is based on market pay structures; individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics

About the Company

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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days and will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.