F-35 Future Capabilities Portfolio CE

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Manchester, NH
Hybrid
147K-250K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
The Chief Engineer will lead a cross-functional team to design, integrate, and test a next-generation Electronic Warfare (EW) system for the F-35 program. Key responsibilities include overseeing engineers, supporting strategic initiatives, managing complex system designs and testing, and ensuring high-quality delivery in a factory setting. Extensive collaboration with customers and mentoring within the Chief Engineer role is essential.
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Job Description
Ready to make a difference? BAE Systems is looking for a Chief Engineer to work as and lead a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to design, integrate, debug, test, and deliver a next generation EW system for the F-35 Future Capabilities program portfolio. Focused on delivering innovative Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions, individual technical contributions on a related range of Programs will include system development, requirements development, integration & test, and test planning and execution in a field deployment environment. As a Chief Engineer for the F-35 Future Capabilities program portfolio responsibilities may include:

  1. Provides technical oversight of F-35 Future Capabilities portfolio Chief Engineers and programs.
  2. Responsible for Chief Engineer mentoring and development within the F-35 Future Capabilities portfolio.
  3. Provides technical support to F-35 Future Capabilities portfolio strategy, growth, and operational analysis.
  4. Leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers on an F-35 EW delivery program.
  5. Leads one of more of the following systems engineering functions:
    1. Reviews, develops and documents system level operational concepts and mission statements.
    2. Develops and evaluates complex system designs and architectures.
    3. Leads system level integration and test of systems.
    4. Verifies and validates complex system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.
  6. Supports proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost estimating and presentation activities.
  7. Preparing and deliver customer and technical presentations.
  8. Will have extensive outside contact with customers, other contractors and government officials.
  9. Performs systems engineering functions such as developing and managing systems level requirements, developing operational systems concepts, performing system architecture trade studies, originating design concepts or performing systems level integration and test for highly complex systems.
  10. Expected to independently formulate and implement complex system solutions.
  11. Support to factory operations to ensure on time delivery of the highest quality products.


This position will require you to be onsite in Manchester NH. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
See what you're missing. Electronic Combat Solutions has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. With a 9/80 schedule, and every other Friday off, our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of:


12+ Years with BS
10+ Years with MS
8+ Year with PHD

  • Possess an Active US Government security clearance (with ability to possess TS)
  • Leadership skills and experience directing and mentoring engineers on complex programs
  • Expertise in System Architectures
  • Expert in effectively documenting, communicating, leading and working with a team on designs, results, reports, and presentations.
  • Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test) through production
  • Experience developing viable concept solutions, identifying and tracking technical risks, and leading technical teams


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 13+ years of experience or Ph.D. with 11+ years of experience.
  • Project/Program team member responsible for workflow, which is dynamic in nature.
  • Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile Systems
  • Experience with technical performance measurements and cost account management.
  • Model based systems engineering experience with tools such as MagicDraw.
  • Active United States security clearance, Top Secret, SCI Eligible


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.
About BAE Systems Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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