BAE Systems is seeking a Manager of our Production Support Hardware Engineering Team who is interested in technical leadership roles on established programs. The right candidate will be a highly motivated individual who will support the transition to production, production and sustainment activities on high complexity electronic products. This role will be the primary interface to program engineering teams in troubleshooting test failures, transitioning test equipment to a production environment, identifying product and test deficiencies to improve product yield and flow through the factory, identifying capacity concerns across test resources and driving mitigations to closure and sustaining technical production tasks on complex electro-mechanical modules and assemblies. Must demonstrate strong technical aptitude, communication skills and leadership skills and be able to work cross-functionally within the hardware engineering organization and with other discipline/functions. This position may include the following activities:
* Manage and lead small to mid-sized multidisciplinary hardware engineering teams through one or more phases of the hardware product lifecycle, including proposals, design, development, integration, test, transition to production and/or sustainment.
* Support the test and troubleshooting of complex electronic systems, modules and sub-assemblies, working directly with production and program engineering personnel as required. May include high-speed digital products and RF products.
* Interface with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other supporting functions to drive defect resolution to root cause
* Generate and implement improvements in product and test design and methodologies to reduce cost, increase yield, and improve throughput.
* Generate and review the technical content of test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, Engineering Change Orders, and other documentation.
* Interface with governmental customers, auditors, and suppliers as required.
* Provide training and support to manufacturing personnel.
* Support relocation of test equipment between manufacturing sites and lead transition to production
* Support Root Cause and Corrective Action activities
* Identify and implement Engineering Change Orders on products as required.
* Provide daily work direction to other employees on a regular basis. Mentor peers and more junior engineers in areas of expertise
* Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in technical areas. Exercise considerable judgment in determining objectives.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills* Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED
* 10+ years experience working with complex electrical products in a transition to production and/or sustainment role.
* Experience with high-speed digital, processor and analog designs.
* Experience working with mixed technology and/or RF products in a test and troubleshooting capacity.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills* Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED
* Eligible for DOD Security Clearance.
* Experience with the design, build, integration, test and/or sustainment of complex electro-mechanical systems, specifically high-speed digital designs.
* Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment.
* Excellent problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability.
* Ability to lead others to closure.
* Experience presenting technical information to program teams and/or customers.
* Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
* Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree (Associate Degree considered with applicable work experience)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
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.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
