Systems Engineering Section Manger

Job Description
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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.
In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.
We are seeking an experienced People Manager to lead and manage a small team of Systems Engineers at BAE Systems. The successful candidate will have a well-rounded Systems Engineering background with a focus on RF / EW products to provide direct program support and manage employee performance, set goals, and provide regular feedback to ensure team members are meeting expectations.
In this Role:
You will support CEMA program execution in a Systems Engineering Role developing RF / EW solutions for the warfighter. As well as supervise a small team of Systems Engineering direct reports providing coaching and mentoring to team members to help them develop new skills and achieve their career goals. You will partner with CEMA product Line Leadership to effectively staff programs, manager utilization, support bids proposals and support the realization of strategic goals.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree in a STEM field in addition to 10+ Years of relevant industry/military experience
• 10+ years on Systems Engineering experience on RF, EW, EA or EOIR Systems
• Pervious Industry or Military experience with People Management
• SECRET collateral Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Pervious experience as a Program Systems Engineering Lead, SEIT Lead or IV&V Lead
• Demonstrated success in leading Systems Engineering Teams through major program milestones such as, SRR. SFR, PDR and CDR
• Active TOP SECRET collateral Clearance (or Higher)
• Partial Experience with Cost Account / Earned Value Management
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation (e.g. spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal & waveform generators) in an academic or commercial environment
• Experience creating and maintaining link budgets and analysis related to EW or EOIR systems
• Experience with I&T / Field testing RF or EOIR Systems in remote environments
• Conducting trade studies, modeling and simulation, and other forms of analysis
• Experience with designing, testing, and/or prototyping RF and EOIR Systems
• Test equipment automation

Pay Information
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees 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, which may include 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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.