Hardware Lead (Sign on Bonus)
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking a senior technical leader to help lead advanced program pursuits as a Hardware Lead in its Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team. The team develops next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions for electronic warfare and mission survivability. The role leads and supports a multidisciplinary group of electrical, computer, and mechanical engineers, with ownership of technical, cost, schedule, and program execution. Based at BAE Systems’ southern New Hampshire campus, the selected candidate will work with an inclusive Agile engineering team developing advanced defense products and technologies. The role supports the company’s “Design it Right” initiative and offers opportunities to gain product knowledge and develop management skills. Flexible schedules, including a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, are available.
Requirements
- BSEE or BSME and 8 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 spanning Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Firmware Engineering, and Design Drafting.
- Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring project schedules, budgets, and productivity metrics.
- Experience implementing established hardware engineering design processes to achieve product quality and consistency.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interfacing with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
- Ability to develop and implement design solutions and lead others to closure within budget and schedule.
- Eligibility 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 (DTUPC) constraints.
- 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 hardware teams of 20 or more through hardware engineering design and development.
- Apply technical expertise, decision-making skills, and independent judgment.
- Lead design review activities to achieve 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.
- Ensure successful implementation of the established Hardware Development Process.
- Support program capture and proposal teams by developing hardware baselines, including development and cost/schedule estimates.
- Work with Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs and ensure the right person is assigned to the right job.
- Assist with and assume ownership of technical, cost, schedule, and program execution.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules, including a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
