Mgr III- Eng HW

Requisition Number

113222BR

Job Summary:

BAE Systems is seeking a senior technical leader to lead our Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Capability Group (CG), consisting of a team of Optical, Electro-Optical, and Laser specialists focused on developing innovative hardware solutions for our program portfolio.

As the leader of this group, you will drive engineering excellence, develop subject matter experts, and optimize EO/IR lab resources to advance the craft in EO/IR hardware development. The CG lead will be responsible for supporting all business areas within Electronic Systems (ES) and align the group's capabilities with product line and business area roadmaps. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, fostering a culture of innovation, and identifying opportunities to leverage IRAD investments to drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance our competitive edge in the EO/IR domain.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the EO/IR CG in developing and executing hardware solutions, ensuring adherence to engineering processes.

Collaborate on the development of technology roadmaps, leveraging design and test solutions across the portfolio.

Collaborate with program engineering managers and other leads to ensure overall program success.

Develop and track EO/IR CG program performance metrics, communicating program status to internal customers and senior leadership.

Grow and develop EO/IR-engineering staff ensuring necessary skills and capabilities to meet project demands.

Foster a culture of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Design To Unit Production Cost (DTUPC), designing out defects prior to production.

Supervise and develop team members, providing constructive feedback, training, and growth opportunities to enhance performance and career growth.

Oversee lifecycle phases, including design development, verification, integration, and production support, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.

Job Posting Title

Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Capability Group (CG) Lead

Job Family

Hardware Eng

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

Active Secret security clearance

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field, and 12+ 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

Demonstrate alignment with the sector’s cultural principles and model safe and ethical behavior

Ensure compliance with appropriate company policies and procedures, especially those related to product design

Proven performance in supervising, managing, mentoring, coaching, and communication

Demonstrated critical thinking skills and decision-making ability

Preferred Skills and Education

Advanced technical degree with a minimum of 15+ years of engineering experience

Proven track record of increasing responsibilities in managing organizations of significant complexity

Able to obtain a TS and SCI clearance

Experience implementing the latest product development processes and quality standards including AS9145

Experience in Digital Engineering and Agile HW development

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Department

1JC_ES CEMA Engineering

Company

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions

Salary Max Point

255630

Salary Min Point

150370

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Neil Lasky