Job Description
FAST Labs™ is a world-class research organization. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation®, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on 'never been done before' challenges. FAST Labs advances science, develops technology, and delivers microelectronics products to solve the toughest challenges for our defense and commercial customers. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across BAE Systems' Electronic Systems (ES) sector. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DoD/IC/OGA labs and research teams, universities, small businesses and venture firms/accelerators - all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation's warfighting mission needs.
We are looking for a Product Line Technical Director (PLTD) for our FAST Labs Microelectronics Product Line. The Microelectronics team charter spans the full lifecycle from science and technology to production. We focus on wafer level and chip/module level products involving RF, mixed signal, and digital domains.
The Microelectronics PLTD will focus on technical strategies, new business growth, product leverage, talent development, and continuous improvement. The PLTD acts as a technical advisor/partner to the Microelectronics Product Line Director and the FAST Labs Chief Technologist. The PLTD helps define technical strategies for competitive bids, customer engagement, and business models. The PLTD reports to the FAST Labs Chief Engineer (aka Business Area Engineering Director), and provides technical leadership for the assigned product line during all lifecycle phases (conception, design, development, production, and support).
The successful applicant will bring strong microelectronics design, production and test background; positive experience in contracted research & development (CRAD) leadership (shaping, capturing and executing CRAD); as well as product design and development applicable to hardware, software and/or algorithmic-based application solutions.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, a full time on-site work format is strongly preferred. A hybrid work format, with >50% time on-site may be an option. This position will be located with the Microelectronics product line leadership team in Nashua NH.
* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Active DoD Secret clearance, ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP clearances
- Bachelor's Degree with 15+ years of experience in technology maturation and transition
- 4+ years experience in managing or leading microelectronics technology R&D projects and maturation
- 4+ years experience in managing or leading microelectronics technology development, product development and production
- Experience with formulating a vision and implementing action plans to achieve goals
- Experience collaborating and driving improvement across functions responsible for technology development including scientists and program management
- Strong Business Acumen and presence at the leadership level
- Experience defining and driving professional/technical direction and strategy
- Highly tuned interpersonal skills: Skilled at influencing and shaping others' behavior and performance
- Proven ability to share and transfer technology and know-how across organizational boundaries
- Proven performance in management, mentoring, coaching and communication
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Master's degree with 13+ years of experience or Ph.D. degree with 11+ years of experience
- Experience leading transition type programs in ES (or similar) business areas, involved in technology transition planning and technology insertion into product roadmap
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800
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.
