Mgr II- Eng Aero

BAE Systems•Patuxent River, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The F35 Flight Test Manager role is responsible for leading activities for Flight Test and Flight Operations integration across the program, supporting development and upkeep of governance structure and reporting across the Flight Test & Flight Operations development organization to ensure compliance with business and contractual requirements. The role will manage and approve the activities of the flight test team and apply flight test engineering leadership and expertise to plan, coordinate and execute a highly complex and interdependent Developmental Flight Test Programme for the F35 aircraft, ensuring an integrated, efficient and safe flight test program is delivered for the unique and demanding Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) and Carrier Variant (CV) aircraft. Based in Patuxent River, Maryland, USA this role is part of BAE Systems Inc, Air Force Solutions, Technical Solutions and Services business unit and will operate within the US framework. The role requires an element of business travel within the US and overseas, including deployments and detachment to remote work locations on land and at sea and will interface directly with Industry & Military partners and customers. Key position within the F35 project, responsible for the delivery of a complex flight test program. Contributes to the development of a 5th generation combat aircraft in collaboration with Lockheed Martin. Possesses broad knowledge of flight test principles and practices, integrating effectively with other engineering disciplines. Minimum of 10–15 years of experience and training in applying subject or discipline knowledge to job-related situations. Proficient in the application of specialized tools, techniques, and equipment. Demonstrated experience in managing and leading others. About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Requirements

Minimum of 10–15 years of experience and training in applying subject or discipline knowledge to job-related situations
Proficient in the application of specialized tools, techniques, and equipment
Demonstrated experience in managing and leading others

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated advanced communication and coordination skills
Knowledge of test techniques for modern fighter aircraft
Experience with and understanding the principals of Situational Awareness and Crew Resource Management

Responsibilities

Leading activities for Flight Test and Flight Operations integration across the program
Supporting development and upkeep of governance structure and reporting across the Flight Test & Flight Operations development organization
Managing and approving the activities of the flight test team
Applying flight test engineering leadership and expertise to plan, coordinate and execute a highly complex and interdependent Developmental Flight Test Programme for the F35 aircraft
Ensuring an integrated, efficient and safe flight test program is delivered for the unique and demanding Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) and Carrier Variant (CV) aircraft
Interfacing directly with Industry & Military partners and customers
Delivering a complex flight test program
Contributing to the development of a 5th generation combat aircraft in collaboration with Lockheed Martin

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
paid military leave
paid bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards