Manager I - Engineering - Precision Optical Manufacturing

BAE Systems•Boulder, CO

2d•$132,962 - $226,035•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Aerospace & Mission Systems Grating Technology Center (GTC). The role is responsible for maintaining, operating, and growing the optical manufacturing product line that provides flight gratings. The manager contributes to electro-optical payloads, the Optical Engineering department, and the Engineering, Science, and Analysis Strategic Capabilities Unit. The position maintains the product line and drives continuous process improvement, collaborates with Optical Architects and Capture Managers on future payload designs, and owns and implements a technology roadmap to expand manufacturing capabilities. It also manages the GTC budget, schedule, and staff; participates in design reviews and lifecycle reviews; presents findings; and contributes to proposals and responses to RFIs. The job requires a regular, predictable schedule and on-site work five days each normally scheduled week. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment. Occasional work in production areas may require protective equipment, and the position may involve travel or local commuting between company campuses and other locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus at least 8 years of related experience. A higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience per degree; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. The degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
At least 5 years of technical leadership experience.
Cost and schedule management and ownership experience.
Basic understanding of Mechanical/Mechanisms, Optical, Controls, Electrical, and Materials and Processes engineering disciplines.
Leadership skills to inspire and connect with team members, customers, and subject matter experts and provide technical leadership toward mission success.
Interpersonal skills to foster relationships with Program Management, other program team leaders, and on-site customers as required.
Presentation skills to formally present information and communicate effectively with Program Management, executive leadership, and customers.
Must be willing and eligible to submit for applicable security clearance or access, depending on program requirements, after accepting an offer, and able to maintain it. A clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for the position.

Nice To Haves

Mastery of two of the following engineering disciplines: Mechanical/Mechanisms, Optical, Controls, Electrical, and Materials and Processes.
At least 5 years of payload hardware Assembly, Integration, and Test experience.
Experience mentoring engineers at all experience levels.
Track record of career growth for Engineers and Technicians.
Master of Business Administration.

Responsibilities

Manage the manufacturing area responsible for providing flight gratings.
Maintain the existing product line and incorporate continuous process improvement.
Collaborate with Optical Architects and Capture Managers on future and next-generation payload designs.
Own and implement the technology roadmap to increase manufacturing technology capabilities.
Manage the GTC budget, schedule, and staff.
Participate in design reviews, present findings, and provide input to support successful project outcomes.
Contribute to proposal development, respond to RFIs, and participate in program lifecycle reviews.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.