Engineering Supervisor

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Rockville, MD, USA
Hybrid
133K-226K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Leads a five-to-seven-person systems test engineering team supporting a U.S. Navy weapon system. Manages test policies, processes, deliverables, requirements verification, system and subsystem testing, compatibility assessments, technical presentations, and customer engagements. Oversees personnel development, performance management, hiring, and team execution while collaborating across organizational boundaries. Applies Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and supports meetings with Navy customers and test facilities, including local travel.
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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking Engineering Manager to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The ideal candidate will be someone who can lead a team of five to seven engineers toward meeting a set of objectives, demonstrate the behaviors to effectively communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and work in a visible and proactive manner across organizational boundaries to deliver positive results. This role is fit for someone who can be a highly engaging, team-oriented, problem solving, and self-starting individual able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environment.
As the Test Development Engineering Manager for the System Test program area, your responsibilities span engineering management, personnel management, and customer relationship management including:
Engineering Management
  • Manage execution of engineering capabilities (people, process, tools) and work products (deliverables) in the areas of systems test policy and process definition.
  • Ensure the timely development of system test products to support issuance of contract deliverables.
  • Support System Test activities across the engineering lifecycle, for a complex systems-of-systems, including the mapping of requirements to system attributes and interfaces.
  • Identify System Test assessment characteristics that can be gathered from component level development testing activities for use in system level integration assessments.
  • Support the test team in the execution of compatibility and interoperability assessments to ensure the entire system will have the form, fit, and function to execute the intended mission(s).
  • Support Test leadership in the development of presentations and materials to support technical meetings and program reviews.
  • Attending meetings, as necessary, to support tasks above. Some meetings may occur offsite, requiring local travel to Washington, DC or subsystem development/testing facilities.
  • Applying Modeling-based Systems Engineering tools to develop digital engineering products
Personnel Management
  • Functional management over a five-to-seven-person team to include performance and development objective setting, conduct of semi-annual performance reviews, personnel development and training, annual salary planning, and hiring/onboarding of new personnel.
  • Assemble, lead, and manage high-performance teams focused on delivering engineering products and developing innovative solutions to complex mission and business challenges.

Customer Relationship Management
  • Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with GS-14/15 level US Navy customers/clients to solve technical problems and implement solutions of high complexity.

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About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's (USN's) Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the USN's PAE SSP continually since the command's inception in the 1950s. PAE SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapons System (SWS), a defense system that is critical to our national security. PAE SSP has maintained and upgraded the sea-based SWS for more than six decades, and we have been there every step of the way: it is the ultimate stealthy weapons system, and is one leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. Containing over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal, its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. Development of the Columbia-class submarine-the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed-and the D5LE2 system are underway, and rollout will begin within the next decade. The USN projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program, and the BAE Systems employees who support it understand that they're part of an important legacy.
As a decades-long sole-source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. These factors combine to provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, which provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/System Engineering or other related science degree and eight years of relevant experience or twelve years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree
  • 8 years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD weapon system programs
  • Experience in Test and Evaluation methodologies including test planning, execution, and reporting
  • Experience in System/Subsystem level testing
  • Experience in research and data analysis
  • Experience in engineering design, fabrication, interface definition, and requirements verification / system testing
  • Experience with leading projects involving multiple team members
  • Experience with presenting project status to management and/or the customer
  • Experience in organizing and hosting meetings involving multiple stakeholders
  • Must possess strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
  • Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with PC and MS Office suite including MS Project
  • Willingness and ability to travel

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience in managing a team of Engineers
  • 10 years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD weapon system programs
  • Experience with the Navy SSP or TRIDENT programs
  • Experience with Navy Submarines (e.g. Missile Technician (MT) or Navigation Electronics Technician (NAV ET))
  • ASEP or CSEP certification
  • Experience with DoD weapons system
  • Experience in research and data analysis
  • Experience preparing for and leading design reviews or customer meetings

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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, systems engineering, or a related science field, plus eight years of relevant experience; alternatively, twelve years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree
  • Eight years of experience supporting systems engineering on large Department of Defense weapon system programs
  • Experience with test and evaluation methodologies, including test planning, execution, and reporting
  • Experience with system- and subsystem-level testing
  • Experience in research and data analysis
  • Experience in engineering design, fabrication, interface definition, requirements verification, and system testing
  • Experience leading projects involving multiple team members
  • Experience presenting project status to management or customers
  • Experience organizing and hosting meetings involving multiple stakeholders
  • Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
  • Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project
  • Willingness and ability to travel
  • Experience managing a team of engineers
  • Ten years of experience supporting systems engineering on large Department of Defense weapon system programs
  • Experience with Navy SSP or TRIDENT programs
  • Experience with Navy submarines, such as Missile Technician or Navigation Electronics Technician experience
  • ASEP or CSEP certification
  • Experience with Department of Defense weapons systems
  • Experience preparing for and leading design reviews or customer meetings

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  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.

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HQ: Falls Church, VA
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Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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