SATNAV Systems Discipline Leader

Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

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In Navigation Sensor Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision navigation missions.

BAE Systems, a provider of some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security systems is seeking a highly motivated and highly experienced Systems Engineering Discipline Lead to deliver exceptional leadership over the SATNAV Systems organization within the Precision Strike business area.

This engineering leader is responsible for all system and security activities associated with the MSI program and SATNAV develops. The right candidate will have the experience and background to be an immediate impact player. The candidate must have in-depth domain knowledge and the ability to build strong customer affinity both internal and external. The candidate should be knowledge in modern development techniques and be familiar with both Agile and DevSecOps developments. The candidate should be an innovative self-starter capable of creating and communicating a strategic vision for the SATNAV organization.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and manages system engineering activities to comply with cost, schedule and technical requirements and established engineering practices to meet program commitments
• Provides leadership review and approval of systems bid activity
• Oversees system and security managers and drives collaboration and engineering efficiency
• Reviews and monitors engineering metrics on programs in the portfolio and provides technical support to program management
• Ensures skill development and anticipates future needs
• Interfaces with project leadership to ensure programs are adequately sourced and executed within cost and budget
• Identifies and coordinates the necessary equipment and facility resources required to successfully execute engineering activities
• Creates and presents executive-level internal and external briefings.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or Math with 12+ years’ experience
• Demonstrated engineering lead on complex, multi-year DoD pursuits and programs with total value exceeding $50M development
• Extensive experience with project planning and execution including staffing, scheduling, and cost tracking
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional/organizational teams
• Experience leading systems and/or software engineering teams through the development and verification stages of the program.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• MS Degree in Science, Engineering or Math
• Experience with GPS and/or munition guidance or seeker technologies
• Experience developing systems architectures to meet open system requirements
• Experience utilizing AI and or ML to aide in system/software development and test.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400

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.
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