Deputy Systems Engineering Lead

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH
•$132,962 - $226,035•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Deputy Systems Engineering Lead for its Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) organization, which develops threat detection and countermeasure solutions for electronic warfare. The role leads a medium-sized, multidisciplinary team that includes systems, cybersecurity, reliability, and logistics engineers, supporting complex systems throughout their lifecycle. The Deputy Systems Engineering Lead manages systems engineering content and work products, from requirements-baseline development and system design and integration through qualification testing and product delivery. The team applies model-based systems engineering principles and Agile development to operational concept development, feasibility studies, design, development, performance modeling, and hardware/software evaluation. This position is full-time onsite at a BAE Systems facility.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, and at least 8 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Experience performing systems engineering across the development cycle, including requirements analysis, decomposition, derivation, and allocation; system modeling and simulation; system design and development; and system integration and test.
  • Leadership experience managing a team of engineers.
  • Working experience with technical performance measurements and cost account management.
  • Familiarity or experience with Agile Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience interfacing with upper management and customers.

Nice To Haves

  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 6 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
  • Work experience with RF systems.
  • Bid and proposal experience on major life-cycle programs.
  • Working experience with Model Based Systems Engineering principles and tools such as Magic Draw.
  • Previous experience as an Agile Scrum Master.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a medium-sized team of systems engineers on electronic warfare programs.
  • Manage systems engineering content and work products.
  • Drive implementation of Model Based Systems Engineering and Agile development principles.
  • Manage cost and schedule responsibilities as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for the systems team.
  • Manage and participate in trade studies, peer reviews, and customer meetings.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations internally and to customers.
  • Monitor and report metrics, including System Technical Performance Measures.
  • Support proposal development, including proposal text, cost and schedule estimates, and presentations.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
  • Health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Legal plan.
  • Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
  • Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
  • Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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