Requisition Number
130504BR
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.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
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.Technical Oversight
Oversee development of:
Reference designs
Application notes
Design guidelines
Validation reports
Contribute to structured product validation methodologies.
Support root-cause investigations and corrective action plans for field issues.Customer & Business Engagement
Partner with the Microelectronics Product Line to support key customer accounts and strategic design-ins.
Participate in high-level customer meetings to define requirements and communicate technical roadmaps.
Translate customer system requirements into actionable feedback for R&D and product management.
Support revenue growth through strong technical positioning and competitive differentiation.
Improve customer satisfaction and reduce time-to-ramp.Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with:
Product engineering
R&D and design teams
Quality and reliability teams
Manufacturing and test engineering
Ensure smooth transition from product development to customer deployment.
Influence product roadmap decisions based on market and customer insights.
Drive continuous improvement of design support tools, simulation models, and collateral.
Microelectronics Applications Engineering Manager
Nashua
New Hampshire
United States
Job Family
Engineering
Travel Percentage
10%
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
Secret
Shift
1st Shift
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
Required Skills and Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (MSEE preferred).
8+ years of experience in semiconductor applications engineering, hardware design, or system engineering.
3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or managerial role.
Knowledge of:
RF, Analog and digital circuit design
High-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, SERDES, Ethernet)
Hands-on experience with lab characterization and debugging.
Demonstrated experience working directly with strategic customers.
Preferred Skills and Education
Experience with advanced packaging (SiP, 2.5D/3D integration, chiplets).
Familiarity with reliability standards (JEDEC, AEC-Q100, MIL-STD).
Experience in automotive, aerospace & defense, communications, or data center markets.
Strong business acumen and understanding of product lifecycle management.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Department
1ZC_ES Engineering
Company
BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg
Posting Requirements
Internal/External
Job Category
Engineering & Technology
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Business Area
ES Staff Engineering
Salary Max Point
226035
Salary Min Point
132962
Union Job
None
Recruiter
Blamette Taet
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes