Dir I- Tech Dev

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

FAST Labs™ is a world-class research and microelectronics production organization focused on fearless innovation and tackling unprecedented challenges. We are seeking a Technology Development Director (TDD) to lead our Networked EM eXploitation for Unified Superiority (NEXUS) research group. This group focuses on distributed systems, collaboration, coordinated effects, orchestration, and system-of-systems approaches, driving novel research and transitioning it into larger programs for warfighters. The group's missions span electronic warfare (EW), radio, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and multi-modal sensemaking and effects. The TDD will lead a team responsible for securing new business, executing current contracts, and transitioning technology for deep mission impacts. This role requires engaging with external and internal customers, building and maintaining relationships with government R&D organizations, defining technical and programmatic roadmaps, managing staff, and fostering an innovative, collaborative culture.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor’s degree with greater than 12 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and greater than 10 years of professional experience or a Doctorate and greater than 8 years of professional experience.
Active DoW Secret clearance with ability to attain DoW Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Strong desire to collaborate with internal/external customers to improve proliferation of technology.
Experience providing technical and management leadership to a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and managers.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience capturing and leading projects at the cutting edge of technology.
Ability to define, propose, and lead independent research and development.
Demonstrable entrepreneurial drive.
Experience in at least one of the following areas: Distributed systems – sensing and effects, Multi-System Orchestration, Heterogenous Tactical Edge Networks.
Active Top Secret Clearance.
Active SCI Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD in electrical engineering or related field.
Sustained history of winning new research & development contracts.
Experience leading across organizational boundaries for broad business impact.
Track record of technical innovation as evidenced by journal and conference publications or patent filings.
Prior experience running a small R&D group.
Broad technical network from key Universities and Research Institutions.
Experience with management of staff resources and financial responsibility.
Experience as leader/manager of R&D project team.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the successful shaping and capturing new research contracts.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, external companies, and other BAE Systems groups and business areas.
Oversee the execution of research projects.
Pursue personal and portfolio growth to target standing up, managing, and supporting a team of scientists, researchers, and technology developers.
Provide capture and execution oversight of a portfolio of programs valued ~$20M.
Directly manage 10+ scientist staff members.
Define and advance the technical and programmatic roadmaps of the group.
Foster a deeply innovative, collaborative culture.

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 for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Temporary employees can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan.