Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an Engineering Manager to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The ideal candidate will be someone who can lead a team of four to nine engineers toward meeting a set of objectives demonstrate the behaviors to effectively communicate coordinate collaborate and work in a visible and proactive manner across organizational boundaries to deliver positive results. This role is fit for someone who can be a highly engaging team-oriented problem solving and self-starting individual able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environment.
As the Engineering Manager for System Verification your responsibilities span engineering management personnel management and customer relationship management including:
Engineering Management
- Manage execution of engineering capabilities (people process tools) and work products (deliverables) in the areas of System Verification policy and process definition.
- Ensure the timely development of System Verification products to support issuance of contract deliverables.
- Support System Verification activities across the engineering lifecycle for a complex systems-of-systems including the mapping of requirements to system attributes and interfaces.
- Identify System Verification assessment characteristics that can be gathered from component level development testing activities for use in system level integration assessments.
- Support program leadership in the development of presentations and materials to support program reviews.
- Attending meetings as necessary to support tasks above. Some meeting may occur offsite requiring local travel to Washington DC or subsystem development/testing facilities.
- Applying Modeling-based Systems Engineering tools to develop digital engineering products
- Functional management over a four to nine person team to include performance and development objective setting conduct of semi-annual performance reviews personnel development and training annual salary planning resource planning balancing workload across personnel and hiring/onboarding of new personnel.
- Assemble lead and manage high-performance team focused on delivering engineering products and developing innovative solutions to complex mission and business challenges.
Customer Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with GS-14 level US Navy customers/clients to solve technical problems and implement solutions of high complexity.
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About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS) a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and as the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia the most advanced nuclear-powered nuclear-armed submarine ever designed as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084 meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.
As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems Inc is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems PLC.
BAE Systems PLC provides some of the world's most advanced technology-led defense aerospace and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors we employ a skilled workforce of around 100000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop engineer manufacture and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
Required Education Experience & Skills
Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Additional skills/experience required:
- 8 years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD programs
- System Engineering experience with major weapon system development product lifecycle and technologies
- Experience with conducting compatibility analysis of interface requirements
- Experience with integration of models software and / or hardware
- Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill IBM DOORS 2D/3D CAD SysML and/or MATLAB Simulink
- Experience with leading projects involving multiple team members
- Experience with presenting project status to management and/or the client
- Experience in organizing and hosting meetings involving multiple stakeholders
- Willing to travel approximately 10% of the time
- Must possess strong organizational time management and project management skills
- Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
Preferred Education Experience & Skills
- Experience in managing a team of Engineers
- 8 years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD programs
- Experience with the Navy SSP or TRIDENT programs
- Prior experience working in missile weapon systems space and/or nuclear fields.
- Experience with technical presentations and customer-facing activities at the leadership level.
- Demonstrated success partnering with customers to understand critical challenges shape customer requirements develop innovative solutions and manage execution of solutions through implementation
- Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill IBM DOORS 2D/3D CAD SysML and/or MATLAB Simulink
- ASEP or CSEP certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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