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The Role
Leads systems engineering strategy for the PGSS product line, coordinating seven section managers and more than 80 systems engineers. Responsibilities include staffing support, requirements development, design monitoring, systems integration, testing, verification, program execution, technical presentations, mentoring, and lifecycle leadership across defense programs such as APKWS and THAAD. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and supports hybrid work.
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Job Description
See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from providing the latest technologies in Smart Munitions sensor solutions to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future. In addition, you can, too. 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 enhance your career with us.
In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to successfully execute their precision strike missions. We are a fast-growing business, partnering with end-use customers to design, prototype, and deploy some of the coolest capabilities that have a direct impact on warfighter today!
We are seeking a Systems Engineering 'Strategy Lead' that will directly support the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line systems engineering director. The selected candidate will be required to be highly versed in the systems engineering life cycle, assist the director on all necessary staffing and personnel actions, and coordinate activities of seven separate SE Section Managers across the entire PGSS portfolio. Currently, this team is comprised of over 80 systems engineers, located in our facilities in southern New Hampshire and Huntsville, Alabama. The PGSS Product line is responsible for key franchise programs such as the Advance Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) and the Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) System, along with our 'Market Expansion' portfolio of programs which lead our efforts to develop various RF and IR Seeker technologies to meet the future needs of our warfighters. The systems engineering discipline is critical to the product development of new and modernized guidance systems. The selected candidate will be 'all things strategy' for our PGSS systems engineering team charged to develop requirements, monitor design, complete test and verification, deliver, and support critical mission capabilities.
We are interested in candidates with people leadership, project management, and design experience, who have had a role in new development and/or established programs. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical aptitude and leadership skills. Experience leading systems engineers within multi-disciplined engineering teams through all phases of a program development lifecycle is important, as the individual will be able to influence program execution and mentor engineers.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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, Inc.
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.
See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from providing the latest technologies in Smart Munitions sensor solutions to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future. In addition, you can, too. 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 enhance your career with us.
In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to successfully execute their precision strike missions. We are a fast-growing business, partnering with end-use customers to design, prototype, and deploy some of the coolest capabilities that have a direct impact on warfighter today!
We are seeking a Systems Engineering 'Strategy Lead' that will directly support the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line systems engineering director. The selected candidate will be required to be highly versed in the systems engineering life cycle, assist the director on all necessary staffing and personnel actions, and coordinate activities of seven separate SE Section Managers across the entire PGSS portfolio. Currently, this team is comprised of over 80 systems engineers, located in our facilities in southern New Hampshire and Huntsville, Alabama. The PGSS Product line is responsible for key franchise programs such as the Advance Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) and the Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) System, along with our 'Market Expansion' portfolio of programs which lead our efforts to develop various RF and IR Seeker technologies to meet the future needs of our warfighters. The systems engineering discipline is critical to the product development of new and modernized guidance systems. The selected candidate will be 'all things strategy' for our PGSS systems engineering team charged to develop requirements, monitor design, complete test and verification, deliver, and support critical mission capabilities.
We are interested in candidates with people leadership, project management, and design experience, who have had a role in new development and/or established programs. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical aptitude and leadership skills. Experience leading systems engineers within multi-disciplined engineering teams through all phases of a program development lifecycle is important, as the individual will be able to influence program execution and mentor engineers.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- active Secret clearance required
- Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline (Master's preferred)
- 10+ years of experience after the date for the completion of your Bachelor's degree, or 8+ years of experience after the date for the completion of your Master's Degree
- Experience as a systems engineering lead on one or more successful projects in the defense industry (US Army, US Navy)
- Experience in all phases of the systems engineering product life cycle to include requirements development, systems design monitoring, systems integration, test and verification efforts.
- Experience working with multidiscipline engineering teams
- Experience presenting technical information to program teams and/or customers
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience in the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) domain
- Experience with guidance and control technical aspects of weapons system development
- Previous People Manager experience
- An understanding of digital engineering and 'cloud based' development efforts and desire to enhance this capability
- Experience with selected GenAI Tools
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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, Inc.
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.
Skills Required
- Active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline
- 10+ years of post-bachelor’s engineering experience, or 8+ years of post-master’s experience
- Systems engineering lead experience on one or more successful defense-industry projects involving the U.S. Army or U.S. Navy
- Experience across the systems engineering product lifecycle, including requirements development, systems design monitoring, integration, testing, and verification
- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Experience presenting technical information to program teams or customers
- Master’s degree in engineering
- Experience in the Model-Based Systems Engineering domain
- Experience with guidance and control technical aspects of weapons-system development
- Previous people-management experience
- Understanding of digital engineering and cloud-based development
- Experience with selected generative AI tools
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad with medical, dental, and vision options, plus mental health and EAP resources, and U.S. eligibility that can begin quickly. Materials also reference wellbeing programs designed to support employees and their families.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a U.S. 401(k) savings plan with company match information highlighted in benefits summaries. Global materials also reference pension contributions in some regions, indicating solid long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and back-up child and elder care for U.S. employees. Family resources and caregiving support are emphasized across benefit materials.
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The Company
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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
As the work place continues to evolve, so do we. Remote and hybrid opportunities are available at BAE Systems depending on the nature of the role. Check your job requisition to learn more.
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BAE Systems, Inc. headquarters
Annapolis Junction, MD
Austin, TX
Boulder, CO
Space & Mission Systems headquarters
Burlington, MA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dallas, TX
Endicott, NY
Fort Wayne, IN
Greenlawn, NY
Huntsville, AL
Jacksonville, FL
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Maple Grove, MN
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Electronic Systems headquarters
Redmond, WA
San Diego, CA
San Jose, CA
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