Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Capability Group (CG) Lead

Job Description:

Job Description
Job Summary:
BAE Systems is seeking a senior technical leader to lead our Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Capability Group (CG), consisting of a team of Optical, Electro-Optical, and Laser specialists focused on developing innovative hardware solutions for our program portfolio.

As the leader of this group, you will drive engineering excellence, develop subject matter experts, and optimize EO/IR lab resources to advance the craft in EO/IR hardware development. The CG lead will be responsible for supporting all business areas within Electronic Systems (ES) and align the groups capabilities with product line and business area roadmaps. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, fostering a culture of innovation, and identifying opportunities to leverage IRAD investments to drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance our competitive edge in the EO/IR domain.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the EO/IR CG in developing and executing hardware solutions, ensuring adherence to engineering processes.
Collaborate on the development of technology roadmaps, leveraging design and test solutions across the portfolio.
Collaborate with program engineering managers and other leads to ensure overall program success.
Develop and track EO/IR CG program performance metrics, communicating program status to internal customers and senior leadership.
Grow and develop EO/IR-engineering staff ensuring necessary skills and capabilities to meet project demands.
Foster a culture of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Design To Unit Production Cost (DTUPC), designing out defects prior to production.
Supervise and develop team members, providing constructive feedback, training, and growth opportunities to enhance performance and career growth.
Oversee lifecycle phases, including design development, verification, integration, and production support, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Active Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant field, and 12+ years of related experience
Proven ability to lead and manage an organization across multiple sites with different cultures and experience levels
Experience with formulating a vision and implementing action plans to achieve goals
Experience collaborating and driving improvement across the functions responsible for product development including operations, quality, and program management
Proven ability to share and transfer technology and know-how across organizational boundaries
Demonstrate alignment with the sector’s cultural principles and model safe and ethical behavior
Ensure compliance with appropriate company policies and procedures, especially those related to product design
Proven performance in supervising, managing, mentoring, coaching, and communication
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and decision-making ability

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Advanced technical degree with a minimum of 15+ years of engineering experience
Proven track record of increasing responsibilities in managing organizations of significant complexity
Able to obtain a TS and SCI clearance
Experience implementing the latest product development processes and quality standards including AS9145
Experience in Digital Engineering and Agile HW development

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 #: 113222BR

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...

Benefits:
Competitive

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Job Info

Location

Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

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