Product Line Engineering Lead - Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS)

BAE Systems Plc•Merrimack, NH

39d

About The Position

At Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we deliver nextâgeneration threatâdetection and countermeasure technologies that give our customers unparalleled electronicâwarfare capabilities and enhance mission survivability. We're innovating for the future-and you can join us. Our flexible work environment lets you help change the world without sacrificing your personal life. Putting customers first is at the core of everything we do, as reflected in our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Ready to be part of a team that makes a difference? Build your career with BAEâ¯Systems today. We are seeking a Product Line Engineering Lead (PLEL) to coordinate and manage engineering activities across our Merrimack, New Hampshire, Austin, Texas, and Huntsville, Alabama for one of CEMA's fastestâgrowing product families - Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS). In this role, you will serve as the primary engineering leader for the product line, driving program execution and delivering against schedule, cost, and performance targets; fostering newâbusiness growth by identifying market opportunities and shaping solution roadmaps; leveraging existing technologies to maximize product reuse; guiding product evolution to incorporate emerging capabilities and customer feedback; and championing continuous improvement of processes, tools, and engineering practices. The PLEL provides engineering leadership throughout all lifecycle phases, from concept and development through sustainment and endâofâlife. This position reports directly to the CEMA Business Area Engineering Director.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Responsibilities

Partner with the Product Line Director and staff to develop and deliver products and systems that meet our customer needs.
Partner and collaborate across all the disciplines, functions, and business areas to effectively support engineering across the enterprise.
Meet cost, schedule and technical performance for Product Line projects through their life cycle.
Ensure preparation and approval of competitive engineering bids that are executable, meet established price-to-win targets, and grow the business.
Serve as overall customer (internal / external) engineering point of contact for the product line.
In collaboration with the Product Line leadership team, prepare and communicate Product and Technology Roadmaps that sustain and grow the business.
Identify and support the development of critical skills and resources.
Develop and maintain measures related to engineering performance.
Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization.
Ensure proper application of process based on the size and complexity of the project.
Establish goals, performance standards, budgets and staffing plans.
Improve processes and skills that support programs.
Work across organizational boundaries to solve problems and secure resources.
Recruit, train, develop and retain Program Engineering Managers (PEMs) and teams to meet business needs.
Perform supervisory duties in alignment with the business.