Systems Engineering Discipline Manager

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.

Looking to make a difference by solving tough, real-world problems? Electronic Systems employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet to reducing carbon-dioxide emissions in the cities around the globe. At Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS), you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Our US Controls engineering team is already the leader in safety critical aerospace electronics and high-power electric drive systems for commercial transit. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can too. Come build your career with us.

Thisindividual will be a leader in managing and developing our Systems engineering staff to create the next generation of flight and engine controls systems for conventional aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility vehicles.

As a Systems Engineering Discipline Manager you will:

• Provide technical guidance and oversight to a team of engineers, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to deliver high-quality products and services

• Develop and maintain technical expertise in the Systems engineering discipline, staying current with industry trends and advancements

• Demonstrate engaged leadership, leading and motivating agile teams to solve difficult technical problems and perform with excellence

• Establish talent management plans to attract, retain and develop critical skills, including knowledge transfer and mentoring programs

• Work with cross-functional teams to balance resource priorities across multiple projects

• Collaborate strategically with business area and functional leadership to achieve overall business objectives

• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure that engineering projects and products meet quality and reliability standards.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. This position is based in Endicott, NY.

Who you are:

• Collaborative: You love working with a team and receiving input from others.

• Customer/Client-Oriented: You re always anticipating your customer s needs and working to exceed their expectations.

• Innovative: You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field

• 8 years experience in the Systems Engineering discipline in architecture, design, and integration of military and commercial flight controls, engine controls, mission systems which include hardware, software and firmware.

• Experience in systems development including requirements, design, implementation, integration and verification

• Previous experience in identifying staffing needs, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified Systems Engineers. This includes determining the right skill mix (e.g., requirements, modeling, integration/test) based on project demands.

• Previous experience in conducting performance reviews, setting goals, providing constructive feedback, and identifying training needs for team members. This is vital for professional development and career growth.

• Previous experience in managing the allocation of Systems Engineering resources (people, tools, budget) across different projects and tasks. Forecasting future skill needs based on upcoming programs and technology roadmaps.

• Previous experience in leading or participating in critical design reviews (CDR, PDR, SDR) to assess the system architecture and design for compliance with requirements and best practices.

• Demonstrated experience in providing input to project planning and estimating activities related to Systems Engineering tasks (effort, schedule, budget).

• Demonstrated experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master s Degree in related engineering field

• 2 years of engineering functional management experience

• Experience in Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques

• Experience leading safety critical projects (ie, flight controls, engine controls, propulsion controls) - Experience with Requirements Development/Management (ie, DOORS, Jama) and Configuration Management (ie, Atlassian) tools

• Familiarity with industry standards such as DO-178B/C, DO-254 and ARP4754

• Experience with HW/SW/Systems integration

• Experience in guiding and mentoring Systems Engineers at various experience levels, helping them develop their technical skills, leadership capabilities, and understanding of aerospace systems engineering principles.

• Experience in ensuring robust requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation, and traceability are being implemented across projects.

• Experience in facilitating the identification and mitigation of Systems Engineering-related risks.

• Experience in integration and test activities and ensuring those activities are planned and executed to demonstrate that the system meets its requirements.

• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.

Systems Engineering Discipline Manager

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