About the position
Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that deliver leading edge Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. We are 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 Product Line Engineering Lead (PLEL) who can coordinate and manage the engineering activities across one of ECS's exciting product lines, Tactical Aircraft Solutions (TACAIR). TACAIR is a diverse and growing product line, with efforts ranging across the EW mission spectrum. The PLEL 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 PLEL provides engineering leadership for the product line during all lifecycle phases. The successful candidate will report to the ECS Business Area Engineering Director.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Product Line Director and staff to develop and deliver products and systems that meet our customer needs.
- Partner and collaborate across all the disciplines, functions, and business areas to effectively support engineering across the enterprise.
- Meet cost, schedule and technical performance for all Product Line projects through their life cycle.
- Ensure preparation and approval of competitive engineering bids that are executable, meet established price-to-win targets, and grow the business.
- Serve as overall customer (internal / external) engineering POC for the product line area.
- In collaboration with the Product Line leadership team, prepare and communicate Product and Technology Roadmaps that sustain and grow the business.
- Identify and support the development of critical skills and resources.
- Develop and maintain measures related to engineering performance.
- Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization.
- Ensure proper application of process based on the size and complexity of the project.
- Establish goals, performance standards, budgets and staffing plans.
- Improve processes and skills that support programs.
- Work across organizational boundaries to solve problems and secure resources.
- Recruit, train, develop and retain Project Engineering Managers (PEMs) and teams to meet business needs.
- Perform supervisory duties in alignment with the business.
Requirements
- An active Secret security clearance and eligible to obtain Top Secret/SCI is required.
- BS in a technical field and 16+ years' experience (MS preferred).
- 10+ years engineering management experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Masters of Science in a technical field and 14+ years' experience.
- Top Secret / SCI Clearance.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid military leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Federal and state sick leave.
- Company recognition program.
