Hardware Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead (Sign On Bonus Available))
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking a senior technical Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for its Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team. The role leads a multidisciplinary group of electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineers developing complex defense products and next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions. The position has critical ownership of technical, cost, schedule, and program execution, and supports the company’s “Design it Right” initiative. Based at BAE Systems’ southern New Hampshire campus, the successful candidate will lead hardware engineering design and development, guide technical decisions, and coordinate with engineering disciplines, Procurement, Operations, Program Management, customers, and suppliers. The role also contributes to program scheduling, earned-value criteria, productivity metrics, staffing decisions, proposals, and implementation of the established Hardware Development Process. The position offers a flexible work environment, including a 9/80 schedule, competitive compensation, and benefits.
Requirements
- BSEE or BSME and 10 or more years of commensurate experience leading engineering teams.
- Solid technical leadership skills for multidisciplinary engineering teams designing and developing state-of-the-art electromechanical products.
- Ability to lead teams across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Firmware Engineering, and Design Drafting disciplines.
- Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring project schedules, budgets, and productivity metrics.
- Experience implementing established hardware engineering design processes to achieve product quality and consistency.
- Sound interpersonal communication skills, including interfacing with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
- Ability to develop and implement design solutions and lead others to closure within budget and schedule.
- Eligible to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) project management techniques.
- Experience designing to cost constraints (DTUPC).
- Experience with design for manufacturability.
- Experience developing compact embedded systems for harsh environments.
- Familiarity with AS9145-compliant processes.
- Experience with electronic warfare or radar systems.
- Active Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary, state-of-the-art hardware teams of 20 or more people through hardware engineering design and development.
- Apply technical expertise, decision-making skills, and independent judgment in technical areas.
- Lead Design Review activities to support program success.
- Communicate essential information and coordinate with engineering disciplines, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management.
- Assist in developing program schedules, earned-value criteria, and productivity metrics to support efficient performance.
- Ensure successful implementation of the established Hardware Development Process.
- Support program capture and proposal teams with hardware baselines, including development and cost and schedule estimates.
- Work with Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs and align people with appropriate roles.
- Develop, implement, and lead others in bringing design solutions to closure within budget and schedule.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules, including every other Friday off and a 9/80 work schedule.
- Competitive compensation.
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 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.
- Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
- A sign-on bonus is indicated as available in the job title.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
