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 - a developer of defense, space, and commercial electronics. 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.

Through research programs funded by science and technology R&D organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense, the research and development team in FAST Labs collaborate across the enterprise. On this team, you'll have the opportunity to create and develop advanced technology capabilities in the areas of advanced electronics, autonomy, cyber, electronic warfare, and sensors and processing.

FAST Labs is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer with at least 12 years of engineering experience and at least 5 years of recent systems engineering specific experience in system design, system architecture and system integration. This is a leadership role leading a group of talented systems engineers and systems engineering managers. This candidate will support the vision, strategy, planning and ongoing support for the development, deployment, and sustainment of Systems Engineering activities in support of Research and Development projects from initial concept exploration through system prototype development and test.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

Partner with the Product Line Engineering Lead and other business area leaders to ensure business objectives are achieved.
Attract and retain high potential employees to support the business; resolve resource / staffing issues.
Identify and develop critical skills required to meet business objectives.
Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization.
Establish goals and standards of performance, create budgets, staffing plans, and short and long-term strategic roadmaps/plans.
Understand industry trends and best practices to ensure BAE Systems develops and maintains the capabilities required to provide technical discriminators.

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

At least a Bachelor's Degree in engineering with a minimum of 12 years of engineering management experience.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance, ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP clearances
Experience managing systems engineering and/or cross discipline teams of significant size and/or complexity
Experience with System development from early conceptual design through Integration and Test.
Knowledge of DoD procurement

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Master's or PhD in a science or engineering field.
Proven ability to lead an organization across multiple sites.
Experience in one or more of the following RF/EW, Autonomy, Optical Systems, Digital Signal Processing, or Model Based Systems Engineering.
Significant exposure to Research and Development programs.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

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.

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.