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Job Description

BAE Systems’ Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for a Chief Engineer for the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line specializing in RF Seeker development programs.

See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from GPS devices for munitions and platforms to multi-function seekers that enable detecting threats for precision strike. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

Assignment will be a Chief Engineer for our Next Generation Multi-mode Seeker growth. This is a Technical Director role encompassing leading captures and efforts associated with seeker and guidance technology. This role requires the candidate to be responsible for planning, technical strategy, engineering staffing, budget, schedules, scope management, risk and opportunity management, and team coordination. The candidate coordinates with Program Managers and Product Line Director to ensure customer needs are met.

This role will be staffed in Huntsville, AL. In Huntsville, our Engineering team is working in a recently opened state of the art facility and operating in a unique environment where we have the power and resources of BAE Systems behind us while working in a dynamic and flexible model. At BAE Systems, cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our engineering organization, which means we are looking for team players who have demonstrated experience working successfully in group settings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides subject matter expertise in the areas of RF Seeker Architecture, Design, and Development.
Supports technical leadership of a project or projects within the programmatic guidelines set by the customer and Product Line.

Defines, generates, and reviews customer’s project requirements and needs.
Interface with customers to create opportunities, communicate our solutions, set expectations, and mange scope.

Guides project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
Acts as a mentor to junior engineers.

Supports the Program Engineering focal points for all activity within program including strategic planning, bid and proposal support for engineering content, integrated engineering plans on programs, issue reporting, and risk and opportunity management.

Supports continuous improvement of product development team.

**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**

Salary Max Point

255630

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.

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Secret

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of professional experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in weapons systems architecture and design, missile systems or guided projectiles architecture and design, and weapons systems performance analysis
• Experience with design and development of RF/ EO/ IR Seekers for missiles, guided projectiles, glide weapons, and/ or interceptor applications
• Proven leadership managing projects and interfacing with customers
• Results oriented and driven to closure/ decision making
• Boldness and resilience in tackling challenging design activities and technologies
• Experience managing team through system integration and verification for complex systems
   

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience working with customers to develop opportunities for seekers/sensors (EOIR, RF/Radar, SAL)
• Experience leading Tech Maturation or EMD programs
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering / Digital Engineering
• Develop briefings, white papers, and analysis to support the business capture efforts

Salary Min Point

150370

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Career Level

Experienced

Clearance Level – Must currently possess

Secret

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).