Job Description
BAE Systems, Inc. Is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Engineer to lead our Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Solutions Team engineering efforts that delivers ISR products and engineering services 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 ISR systems and employ state of the art technologies to build and deploy end-user centric products that support ISR missions (software and systems).
The Chief Engineer will be responsible for the oversight and overall delivery of ISR 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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 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 ISR systems.
- 5+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary team of engineers in executing ISR 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 ISR systems and subsystems.
- Conduct system architecture design, component selection, and integration planning to meet ISR requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams involved in ISR program activities.
- Mentor junior engineers and scientists to enhance their skills and capabilities in ISR system development.
- Oversee the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of ISR 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 ISR Programs of Record (POR).
- Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and engineering reports.
- Provide regular progress reports and presentations to ISR program management and stakeholders.
- Identify technical risks and vulnerabilities associated with ISR 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 ISR 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 ISR systems and future solution technologies.
- Drive innovation and propose enhancements to optimize ISR 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 ISR Solutions Team Engineering and Scientific team.
- Management of engineering related technical, schedule, budget, and personnel requirements for solutions developed for various customer organizations.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- 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 ISR systems.
- 10+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary team of engineers in executing ISR systems projects and programs.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400
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 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.
