Dir I- Eng

Requisition Number

113183BR

BAE Systems, Inc. Is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Engineer to lead our Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance solutions team of engineering efforts that delivers C4I projects and programs to enable our defense (DoD) and intelligence community (IC) tactical warfighters, operators, and analysts to utilize networked sensors, vehicles/assets, and platforms to perform a variety of national security driven missions. We are looking for experienced individual who is prepared to lead our team of professionals who provide advanced engineering and scientific expertise for the development, testing, integration, and maintenance of C4I systems and employ state of the art technologies to build and deploy end-user centric products that support C4I missions (software and systems).

The Chief Engineer will be responsible for the oversight and overall delivery of C4I solutions developed for multiple customer program offices. As the lead engineer the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the overall work effort and products of the engineering and scientific staff over the full lifecycle of programs and projects for engineering, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment. This includes performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, architecture design, agile development, integration, system testing, and quality assurance.

Job Posting Title

Chief Engineer

Job Family

Engineering

Travel Percentage

10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Top Secret/SCI

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

Engineering management experience on related DoD and/or other US government programs.

BS degree Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.

10+ years demonstrated experience in design, integration, and test of large C4I systems.

5+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary team of engineers in executing C4I systems projects and programs.

Strong interpersonal skills including active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

High degree of attention to detail and organization skills

Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while maintaining cooperative relationships with peers within the company.

Lead the design, development, and engineering of C4I systems and subsystems.

Conduct system architecture design, component selection, and integration planning to meet C4I requirements.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams involved in C4I program activities.

Mentor junior engineers and scientists to enhance their skills and capabilities in C4I system development.

Oversee the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of C4I systems to ensure functionality, interoperability, and compliance with specifications.

Conduct performance testing and analysis to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement for the various C4I Programs of Record (POR).

Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and engineering reports.

Provide regular progress reports and presentations to C4I program management and stakeholders.

Identify technical risks and vulnerabilities associated with C4I systems.

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure system reliability, security, and resilience.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program managers, technicians, and stakeholders, to achieve C4I program objectives.

Communicate technical concepts and findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders and decision-makers.

Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices related to C4I systems and future solution technologies.

Drive innovation and propose enhancements to optimize C4I system performance and capability.

Lead a team of engineering and scientific professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.

Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment within the C4I Solutions Team Engineering and Scientific team.

Management of engineering related technical, schedule, budget, and personnel requirements for solutions developed for various customer organizations.

Preferred Skills and Education

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Experience leading Agile Development projects

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering

MS degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Professional Engineer License.

15+ years demonstrated experience in design, integration, and test of large C4I systems.

10+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary team of engineers in executing C4I systems projects and programs.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Department

0KB000_Mission Solutions Mgmt

Company

TST_BAE Systems Tech Sols&Svcs Inc

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Integrated Def Solutions (I&S)

Salary Max Point

250400

Salary Min Point

147300

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Julie Connors