Portfolio Engineering Lead - Space Systems

Job Description:

Job Description
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100 of the time.

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots 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’re innovating for the future. And 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 build your career with BAE Systems.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

BAE Systems is seeking a Portfolio Engineering Lead (PEL) to support the Space Systems product line, in the Space Electronics product area at our Manassas, Virginia site. Known as an industry leader in space electronics, our products can be found on most commercial, civil, and national security space missions. For the Space Electronics product area, we develop high performance radiation hardened space microelectronics, single board computers, and networking solutions.

As part of the BAE Systems team, in this role you will lead teams of engineers to architect, develop, and sustain space products that solve the toughest mission needs. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and work with engineering and program management to deliver high performance solutions within cost and schedule constraints. As part of PEL role, you will also take on special assignments as PEM for key strategic efforts, leading engineering team in execution, captures, or continuous improvement initiatives. We are seeking candidates with experience in radiation hardened microelectronics design, processing, and networking solutions for critical National space missions.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow, all as part of an exciting and engaging career. You’ll be an integral part of the team allowing BAE Systems and Space Systems to support the overall mission: “We protect those who protect us.”

As a PEL the selected candidate will be responsible for:

Leading matrixed portfolio of approximately 50 engineers in program execution, new business growth, product leverage, product evolution, and continuous improvement
Engineering leadership and ownership of a group of projects working with the program managers and customers as well as leading the engineering portfolio and associated products and programs.
Monitoring and guiding the projects to ensure work scope, technical performance, schedule, and cost/budget of the integrated engineering teams are well defined, maintained, and met for all projects within the portfolio.
Works with Product Line Engineering Lead (PLEL) and Engineering Discipline Leaders/Managers to assign and grow program engineering managers (PEMs) and other engineering staff on programs.
Supports PLEL in running the engineering efforts within the Product Line.
Create effective and cohesive program teams by integrating architects, subject matter experts, project technical leads, and engineering leads addressing all aspects of the product life cycle
Coach teams on cost account management, interfacing with the engineering team, program management, and finance.
Support growth of Program Engineering Mangers (PEMs) and other Technical Leads within the Portfolio by implementing a PEM and CE pipeline talent development program to build the pipeline for future leaders.
Ensuring compliance with company processes for program bids and execution. Ensure that program reviews are completed, and approvals are received.
Coordinating the program engineering work with other stakeholder groups, including operations, quality, contracts, and finance personnel
Working part time as PEM on key strategic efforts within the portfolio.

The PEL will be the primary engineering leader for a family of products focusing on program execution, new business growth, product leverage, product evolution, and continuous improvement. The PEL provides engineering leadership for the assigned product family during all lifecycle phases (conception, design, development, production, and support).

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or Math and 15+ years’ experience
Current Secret security clearance
12+ years of space electronics engineering development and production support experience
Experience leading engineering teams in project planning and execution with a focus on scope control, scheduling, and cost tracking
Experience leading large matrixed engineering teams with multiple programs and products.
Experience in captures and proposals, including leading engineering team in proposal.
Demonstrated knowledge of EVMS, program scheduling, task codes, program metrics, and staffing determination
Ability to independently lead, plan, and execute work tasks in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment
Experience leading cross functional/organizational teams and team building

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Current Top Secret / SCI level security clearance
MS in Science, Engineering, or Math
Knowledge of customer community in space programs in the DoD, GEOINT, SIGINT or Communications domains
Experience leading teams/efforts with 40+ engineers
Experience in development and leading teams in radiation hardened electronics (ASIC and single board computers) design, processing, and networking solutions for critical National space missions.
Understands procurement and integration to meet system requirements and deliver product
Experience executing cost type and fixed price engineering development activity
Understanding of engineering processes and procedures across all disciplines

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.

Job Ident #: 114261BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

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Job Info

Location

Manassas, Virginia, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs