Systems Test Solutions Engineering Lead

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Nashua, NH, USA
Hybrid
133K-226K Annually
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Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Leads engineering teams developing semi-automated test solutions for complex electronic and defense systems across development, production, environmental stress screening, and sustainment testing. Oversees test stands, interface hardware, and test software while supporting project planning, execution, cost and schedule estimation, and personnel development. Collaborates across engineering disciplines and applies expertise in electronic warfare, RADAR, communications, or missile systems.
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Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world's next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoW and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving challenges and threats to our nation's security and the war fighter. 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 us.
BAE Systems is looking for a Test Solutions Engineering Lead to join our Systems Engineering Department in Nashua, NH
This position requires relevant leadership experience to support teams that develop complete test solutions to support semi-automated product testing throughout the product lifecycle, to include Development Design Verification Testing, Production In-Process Testing/Acceptance Test Testing/Environmental Stress Screening, and Sustainment Fault Detection/Fault Isolation Testing to support repair of faulty products returned from the field. Test solutions include test stands, test interface hardware and test software that automates/semi-automates the test environment for complex electronics.
This Test Solutions Engineering Lead must be a motivated team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities and people skills that support collaboration across multiple disciplines within the business. Other responsibilities of this role include assisting with project planning and execution, and management / development of the assigned workforce. The applicant must have successfully demonstrated project and personnel leadership skills in prior assignments.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of:
    • 10+ Years with BS
    • 8+ Years with MS
    • 6+ Year with PHD
  • Ability to lead engineering teams in a production test environment.
  • Working knowledge of the product development life-cycle, Design For Manufacturability, Design for Test, Design for Sustainability, and Test Equipment
  • Possess an Active US Government security clearance
  • Experience leading development of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communications, and/or Missile systems Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile Systems

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Ability to lead Test Engineers while successfully collaborating with other managers or engineers from other disciplines
  • People skills that support collaboration across multiple channels, a good listener, promotes solutions versus problems
  • Motivated, team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to estimate cost & schedules and manage projects
  • Active DoD clearance
  • Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

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 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • 10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 8+ years with a master's degree, or 6+ years with a PhD
  • Ability to lead engineering teams in a production test environment
  • Working knowledge of product development lifecycle, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Test, Design for Sustainability, and test equipment
  • Active U.S. government security clearance
  • Experience leading development of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, communications, and/or missile systems
  • Experience with EW and/or RADAR and missile systems
  • Ability to lead Test Engineers and collaborate with managers and engineers from other disciplines
  • Strong collaboration, listening, problem-solving, and team-oriented skills
  • Ability to estimate costs and schedules and manage projects
  • Active Department of Defense clearance
  • Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

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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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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.

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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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