Lead Systems Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to join our Integrated Defense Solutions team in an exciting program supporting the U.S. Navy's next generation of strategic deterrence. Serving as one of our Lead Systems Engineers, you will influence a multi-disciplinary team of engineers in developing and implementing a well-planned systems engineering approach to system integration, verification and validation, test, and product support for current and future large-scale missile systems. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team enabling our Nation's technological superiority on strategic missions through development of advanced concepts and initiatives throughout the systems lifecycle.
Job Description:
As a Lead Systems Engineer, your responsibilities span engineering technical authority, leading engineering teams, and customer relationship including:
Engineering Technical Authority

• Lead independent iterative integration, verification and validation, and test activities based on system requirements verification methods and generate design compliance reports
• Lead and/or engage with community IPTs / Working Groups / Communities of Practice
• Lead execution of engineering technical work products in the areas of systems integration, verification and validation, and system test
• Ensure engineering outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices and that customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met
• Oversee and approve technical documentation, data, presentations, and white paper submissions to customers.

Leading Engineering Teams

• Assemble, lead, and manage high-performance team focused on delivering engineering products and developing innovative solutions to complex mission and business challenges.
• Mentor engineers, scientists, technologists, and analysts in the areas of integration, verification, and test to foster technical rigor and consistency across the programs

Customer Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with SES, GS-15, and GS-14 level US Navy customers/clients to solve technical problems and implement solutions of extremely high complexity.
• Support the customer in the execution of the Systems Engineering process including Systems Engineering technical reviews.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum education and years of related/relevant years of work experience required: BS degree in engineering or related field and minimum of 12 years of related, proven experience successfully leading system engineering activities across large-scale weapon systems; or a Master of Science in Engineering and minimum of 10 years of related experience.
Additional skills/experience required:

• 10+ years of experience leading DoD/DOE acquisition, engineering services development and execution, and programs sustainment.
• 10+ years of experience supporting acquisition and/or RDTE with submarines or missile systems in a technical leadership role.
• Thorough understanding and implementation of the end-to-end System Engineering lifecycle.
• Experience conducting science and technology research, analysis, trade studies, system integration, verification and validation, and test of complex systems.
• Experience using risk and opportunity management processes throughout the design lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in complex systems engineering across the product development lifecycle.
• Experience with technical presentations and customer-facing activities at the leadership level.
• Demonstrated success partnering with customers to understand critical challenges, shape customer requirements, develop innovative solutions, and manage execution of solutions through implementation.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills with technical emphasis.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Post-graduate degree in related technical, acquisition, or program management-related discipline.
• Prior industry experience that afforded opportunities to ensure the safety, security, reliability, and effectiveness of major defense systems such as Trident, Minuteman, or Peacekeeper.
• Knowledge and experience working in the DoD/DOE technical services industry.
• Experience in community networking with academia and non-defense agencies.
• Experience in the planning, development, and execution of adjacent growth market opportunities and business plans.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.