Systems Engineering Lead and Functional Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced People Manager to lead and manage a small team of Systems Engineers at BAE Systems. The successful candidate will have a well-rounded Systems Engineering background with a focus on EO/IR products to provide direct program support and manage employee performance, set goals, and provide regular feedback to ensure team members are meeting expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support CEMA program execution in a Systems Engineering Role developing EO/IR solutions for the warfighter.
• Supervise a small team of Systems Engineering direct reports providing coaching and mentoring to team members to help them develop new skills and achieve their career goals.
• Partner with CEMA product Line Leadership to effectively staff programs, manager utilization, support bids/proposals and support the realization of strategic goals.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, and minimum of 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience.
• Must hold an active Secret clearance.
• Prior experience leading a team of System Engineers.
• Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test).
• Working experience with technical performance measurements and cost account management.
• Prior experience implementing Agile engineering methodologies on large development programs.
• Prior experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience interfacing with upper management; customer facing.

Preferred

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 10 years of experience or Ph.D. with 8 years of experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading Systems Engineering Teams through major program milestones such as, SRR. SFR, PDR and CDR.
• Previous experience as a functional manager.
• Active TOP SECRET Clearance (or higher).
• Significant Experience with Cost Account / Earned Value Management.
• Previous experience with Model based systems engineering with tools such as Magic Draw.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation (e.g. spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal & waveform generators) in an academic or commercial environment.
• Experience creating and maintaining link budgets and analysis related to EOIR systems.
• Experience with I&T / Field testing of EOIR Systems in remote environments.
• Conducting trade studies, modeling and simulation, and other forms of analysis.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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.

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.
• Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.