Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring for a Product Focal Lead at BAE Systems, we deliver 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. If you are an individual that enjoys a cohesive team environment and is interested in a variety of challenges across a variety of products, then we are interested in hearing from you!

The Product Focal Lead (PFL) is responsible for managing production and field issues related to commercial avionics products. The PFL reports to the Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL) and manages component obsolescence, FPGA changes, failure analyses, reliability investigations and factory yield related to a specific product area within the Controls and Avionics Solution business.

In this capacity, the PFL is responsible for communicating and managing issues with the customer (aircraft OEM) (10% of effort), BAE Systems operations team (10% of effort), and internally within the program team (10% of effort); lead the engineering team to investigate and resolve product issues, including leading the Engineering 7-Step investigation process (40% of effort), and perform direct engineering analysis of product issues (30% of effort).


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of factory test methods, including ATP and ESS.
• Familiarity with product and component failure analysis methods, including use of engineering 7-Step method, fault tree analysis, design of experiment, etc.
• Familiar with internal parts list and BOM structure, product design and release processes, including change management (Windchill, etc.).
• Experience with product test and test equipment operations.
• Familiarity with design tools (PTC Creo, Spice, etc.).
• Ability to review component data sheets and perform component selection, selection of alternate parts, component date codes, etc.
• Experience writing technical communications (coordination memos, briefs, etc.).
• Familiarity with product qualification per DO-160.
• Familiarity with hardware design and certification per DO-254.
• Experience using MS Office products.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with development and operation of commercial aircraft avionics products for aircraft preferred.
• Experience in customer communications and messaging.
• Experience working in and/or leading a cross-functional team.

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982

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.PDN-9e836027-3fc1-4aea-ac93-b5d42698ca8e