Section Manager - Strategic Missiles Segment

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

8d•$132,962 - $226,035•Onsite

About The Position

See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from providing the latest technologies in Smart Munitions sensor solutions to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future. In addition, you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come enhance your career with us. BAE Systems, Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for an experienced Systems Engineer specializing in supporting our Strategic Missiles segment of the product line. This role will primarily support the supervision of 10 – 12 systems engineers that currently work in support of the THAAD Missile Seeker portfolio. The ideal candidate will be someone that is experienced in developing systems engineering skills for their team, along with assisting them in managing their career objectives and advancement. The candidate will also work with other subject matter experts assisting with the production hardware failure resolution approaches, discussions with our prime customer and the US Government representatives. In addition, this role will be expected to learn and grow their technical knowledge of strategic missiles and the THAAD mission area. This role requires the candidate to be an outgoing, well-connected self-starter with a desire to grow the organization. Our engineers are members of cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams focused on developing cost-effective systems that meet the needs of our customers. Candidates should be comfortable working with teams of all sizes and enjoy a mix of creative design work, mentoring the next generation of protégés, developing White Papers, presenting internally and externally, and reviewing and endorsing systems engineering aspects of project proposals. At BAE Systems, cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our engineering organization, which means we are looking for team players who have demonstrated experience working successfully in group settings and will support our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Because of the nature of the THAAD Missile Seeker efforts, this position will primarily be a full time/on-site role, with occasional opportunities to work remotely.

Requirements

Hold an active Secret clearance
Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with 10+ years of experience after the date for the completion of your Bachelor’s degree, or 8+ years of experience after the date for the completion of your Master’s Degree
Experience as a lead on one or more successful projects in the defense industry (US Army, US Navy, USAF)
Hands-on experience in all phases of hardware, from planning and architecture to implementation and testing, through coverage closure
Ability to drive activities to closure
Experience working with multidiscipline engineering teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with missile seeker technology in the Electro Optic/InfraRed domain.
Previous experience as a people leader/manager
Well versed in the Systems Engineering Life Cycle and overall program life cycle within the defense industry.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.