Dir II- Eng
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Location: Nashua, NH 03060
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Job Description
Come 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.
We are looking for a senior director to lead the Electronic Combat Solutions Systems Engineering organization. This highly visible, senior director level position responsible for all aspects of Systems Engineering's performance in support of the business area, including the application of systems engineering processes, tools, talent acquisition, talent development and program performance. You will lead a large (250+) organization through a digital transformation that embraces model-based engineering, DevSecOps, and agile development and aligns with the direction of the overarching BAE System Engineering organization.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Lead and grow a best-in-class team of systems engineers that deliver excellent results
Cultivate engineering and operational excellence through best practices, agile practices, metrics and continuous learning
Partner with the other business area leaders to ensure business objectives and strategy are achieved
Work closely with the Product Line Engineering Leads and Discipline Managers to staff near term project demand while defining and executing robust talent management plans
Attract, retain, and develop a healthy pipeline of future technical leaders and engineering talent across the organization to support the business needs
Identify, maintain, and develop key skills required to meet business objectives in support of multi-year strategy
Successfully drive continuous process improvement initiatives to increase efficiencies, meet cost takeout objectives, support execution needs, promote agility and ensure adoption within the organization
Establish goals and standards of performance, create budgets, staffing plans, and short and long-term strategic roadmaps/plans
Administer performance, compensation, and recognition programs in alignment with business needs, company values, and budgets
Understand industry trends and best practices to ensure BAE Systems develops and maintains the capabilities required to provide technical discriminators
Provide technical leadership, leverage and apply modern Systems development technologies (MBSE, Cloud computing, etc), and lead enterprise wide initiatives
Perform duties as assigned to support shifting business dynamics
***Pursuant to a government contract, US Citizenship is required for this role***
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
Required Skills and Education
Preferred Skills and Education
Come 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.
We are looking for a senior director to lead the Electronic Combat Solutions Systems Engineering organization. This highly visible, senior director level position responsible for all aspects of Systems Engineering's performance in support of the business area, including the application of systems engineering processes, tools, talent acquisition, talent development and program performance. You will lead a large (250+) organization through a digital transformation that embraces model-based engineering, DevSecOps, and agile development and aligns with the direction of the overarching BAE System Engineering organization.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Lead and grow a best-in-class team of systems engineers that deliver excellent results
Cultivate engineering and operational excellence through best practices, agile practices, metrics and continuous learning
Partner with the other business area leaders to ensure business objectives and strategy are achieved
Work closely with the Product Line Engineering Leads and Discipline Managers to staff near term project demand while defining and executing robust talent management plans
Attract, retain, and develop a healthy pipeline of future technical leaders and engineering talent across the organization to support the business needs
Identify, maintain, and develop key skills required to meet business objectives in support of multi-year strategy
Successfully drive continuous process improvement initiatives to increase efficiencies, meet cost takeout objectives, support execution needs, promote agility and ensure adoption within the organization
Establish goals and standards of performance, create budgets, staffing plans, and short and long-term strategic roadmaps/plans
Administer performance, compensation, and recognition programs in alignment with business needs, company values, and budgets
Understand industry trends and best practices to ensure BAE Systems develops and maintains the capabilities required to provide technical discriminators
Provide technical leadership, leverage and apply modern Systems development technologies (MBSE, Cloud computing, etc), and lead enterprise wide initiatives
Perform duties as assigned to support shifting business dynamics
***Pursuant to a government contract, US Citizenship is required for this role***
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering with a minimum of 12 years of engineering management experience
- Broad understanding of systems engineering
- Proven performance management, mentoring, coaching and communication skills
- Proven track record of increasing responsibilities in managing organizations of significant complexities, including managing development projects through all aspects of the systems engineering process from requirements thru IV&V, production, and sustainment
- Must be able to obtain Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Skills and Education
- Proven ability to lead a dynamic organization across multiple sites
- Understanding of the DoD product development lifecycle
- Knowledge of and experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Proven ability to lead Agile, DevSecOps and digital transformation initiatives
- Active Secret or higher clearance