Manager IV – Engineering Manager, Electronic Test Operations

Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES) Test Operations Team Leader

Lead the Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES) Test Operations Team at BAE Systems, Space & Missions Systems. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a strong commitment to the missions we enable. We're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our strong reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future of BAE Systems, Inc. Make a difference. Love what you do. Realize your full potential.

We're seeking a collaborative, action-oriented leader to support the EES Test Operations department. The department includes engineers and technicians for: Electrical and Electronic Test, Software Scripting, ESTE development, and Space Vehicle Integration. This position requires a desire to lead people, lead leaders, and a desire to improve the way BAE Systems, Inc. executes. The Engineering Manager will lead two Engineering Supervisors for the 40 technicians and will be the direct lead for a team of 30 engineers. They will work closely with the EES Director and the other EES Engineering Managers. This position provides an excellent opportunity to learn and grow as a leader of people, work closely with other leads across the company, get visibility into what's going on across BAE System, Inc.'s portfolio of programs, and to make a difference in future success.

This is a challenging, fast-paced job which will be exciting and highly gratifying for the successful candidate. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage the EES test team, test labs, ESTE (hardware and software) Team, and the Development, Test & Integration technician team.
• Lead Leaders: Lead through the Engineering Supervisors for the Technician Teams.
• Define, implement, and maintain a Test Facility for electronics product line.
• Manage employee hiring, growth, and retention.
• Define performance expectations, conduct performance assessments, perform salary reviews and promotions, and support recognition programs.
• Ensure the group has the appropriate processes and tools in place to meet needs of programs and compliance with approved standards.
• Appropriately staff programs, initiatives, IRADs, capital projects, new business activities and other efforts.
• Proactively engage programs to prevent and address issues.
• Anticipate and ensure talent and skill mix of the group are in sync with the needs of programs and new business development organizations.
• Ensure engineers are appropriately trained to meet needs of programs as well as employee career goals.
• Develop and improve test engineering processes, adjudicate Process Corrective Actions (PCAs) and Process Change Requests (PCRs), support Failure Review Boards as required, and support internal and external audits ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Communicate relevant higher-level information to department personnel.
• Manage responsibilities through delegation to lower-level leads.
• Make defendable decisions, often with minimal information, and then re-evaluate, adapt, and update as things evolve and change.
• Identify IRAD and company overhead improvement efforts that would benefit our programs and our teams, and secure funding for these activities.
• Generate tools, resources, and training to enable our teams to support their programs effectively.
• Optimize all the above within the allocated overhead budget.
• Define the vision and strategy for the department that aligns with higher-level corporate strategies and objectives and implement individual efforts to realize that vision and strategy.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• BS/BA in related field plus 12 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Ability to obtain an active TS/SCI clearance is required, as is the ability to maintain this clearance, including successful completion of polygraphs as required by the customer. Prior experience working in this environment preferred.
• Excellent people skills and interpersonal skills is a must as well as the ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Experience in the testing of electronics and harnesses and their related components and systems.
• Ability to apply sound leadership and management principles to an organization of high performing engineers and technicians executing throughout the full program lifecycle.
• Ability to operate at the system level and interface to all engineering disciplines and organizations.
• Demonstrated mentoring, leadership and team building skills.
• An understanding of test processes including defining test strategies, test plans, and test procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail while appreciating the bigger picture of the complex and ambitious projects that we take on.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight and direction on near-term and long-term, self-identified objectives is critical.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and solid computer skills.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Ability to implement corporate change initiatives is required, prior experience in this area is preferred.

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370. 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.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission 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