Hardware Section Leader (People Manager and Technical Contributor)

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is experiencing significant growth due to new program awards and is seeking an experienced hardware engineer for a lead role. This position offers a unique player-coach model, balancing team management responsibilities with individual technical contributions. The role involves leading engineers through the development and production transition process for next-generation electronic systems products and solutions, specifically focusing on Electronic Warfare systems. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring consistent, in-person collaboration.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering
8 years of work experience
Experience with hardware engineering development of DoD systems
Technical team leadership
Strong skill in people management and team collaboration within systems engineering and across disciplines
Able to demonstrate timely decision making
Able to lead a team to adapt to changes effectively

Nice To Haves

M.S. in Engineering
Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of hardware engineers, reporting directly to the director of Systems Engineering.
Shape the future of hardware engineering to optimize performance.
Recruit, retain, train, recognize, and develop hardware engineers.
Assign team members to programs, IRADs, and proposals.
Develop individual and group goals and objectives.
Communicate company, business area, and discipline information.
Mentor careers through development of career and training plans.
Ensure team members adhere to BAE Systems' cultural principles, policies, and vision.
Ensure the Hardware Development Process is implemented successfully.
Collaborate with other Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs.
Contribute technically to programs throughout the entire product lifecycle, including product capture and proposals, product design, leading design reviews, hardware verification or integration, trade studies, and product build support.
Engage in developing EW solutions, utilizing existing skills and developing new ones.