Engineering Manager III - Technology Manager - Algorithm Ecosystem

Job Description
The Algorithm Ecosystem manager will be responsible to define the tools, techniques, and processes for SMS that comprise a compelling and resilient approach to algorithm development throughout the algorithm lifecycle: discovery, evaluation, implementation, and integration. A critical responsibility of this role is championing the creation of an Algorithm Product and the business case to justify continuous investment over many years. The specific needs of many stakeholders will need to be balanced against available budget and the future business strategy. The following objectives have been identified for this role in 2026:

• Integration, Test, and Evaluation Infrastructure for rapid algorithm pipeline design and performance evaluation.
• Centralized repositories (Algorithm Bank) for code, documentation, and evaluation data, providing version control and interface standards.
• Documentation (ADD/SDD) standardization is required for provenance of algorithms and necessary for implementation of the algorithm in software.
• Discoverability and Reusability of codified algorithms to improve development and delivery and reduce proliferation of independent solutions.
• Guided Processes (Lifecycle Working Agreements) for both Algorithm and Software Developer enabling a smooth handshake between the two.

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:

• Manage a set of related capabilities and deliver usable, supported, trusted, and cataloged (definition of a product) features, functions and or parts.
• Work with architects, systems engineers, SBUs, and business development to ensure success
• Architect algorithm products and business cases to justify investment over many years
• Identify stakeholders, communicate regularly, and solicit requirements for current and future customer mission needs
• Market enterprise-level capabilities to internal stakeholders
• Collect, organize, and prioritize requirements from across SMS into technology development roadmaps
• Manage expectations by providing visibility into how stakeholder needs (design, timelines, and features) will be met through tech dev roadmaps
• Advocate for interoperability and compatibility with adjacent development efforts under indirect and direct funds
• Capture adjacent developments across SMS within the Algorithm Bank and Index.
• Act as a nexus of community of interest consisting of practitioners and internal customers.
• Contribute to bid and proposal efforts to ensure bid capabilities and costs are aligned with products and tech dev roadmaps
• Centralize knowledge of intellectual property (IP) rights for products, algorithms, implementations, and tools
• Work with legal, contracts, and programs to manage rights on direct and proposed efforts.
• Identify and develop funding sources to maintain and grow product line.
• 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 degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years 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.
• A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Technical Skills: Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB. Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), image processing libraries (e.g., OpenCV, Pillow), and signal processing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy).
• Algorithm Development Experience: Demonstrated experience developing and applying algorithms for object detection and tracking, image processing, signal processing, and machine learning.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience leading and managing cross-functional teams in relevant business environments.
• Budget Management Experience: Experience managing large budgets and making financial decisions.
• Communication Skills: Superb presentation skills with documented presentation experience to senior decision-making and technical audiences.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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 continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.