Deputy Business Area Engineering Director CEMA - Hybrid

BAE Systems; Merrimack (NH); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior technical leader to drive program execution and business growth in the CEMA Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions area. This role is pivotal in shaping the engineering strategy and fostering collaboration across various disciplines. You will lead a dynamic organization through digital transformation, ensuring that engineering processes are optimized and audit-ready. With a flexible hybrid work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of defense technology while maintaining a work-life balance. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in service to those who protect us.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability Coverage

Life and Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in a technical field with proven leadership skills.
• Experience in managing complex organizations and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering strategy and performance across the enterprise.
• Lead change initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Communication

Business Acumen

Technical Knowledge Transfer

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field

Advanced Technical Degree

Tools

Agile Methodologies

Digital Engineering

AS9145 Standards

Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems currently has an exciting opportunity for a senior technical leader focused on program execution and new business growth for our CEMA Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions business area. The Deputy BAED serves as the trusted partner to the Business Area Engineering Director (BAED) and is responsible for driving business operations, partnering with the team to deliver on our strategy to achieve business success, and positioning the business for continued growth. In this role, you are a key member of the leadership team and lead a portion of a large, borderless organization which is responsible for all aspects of performance in support of US Defense businesses. As such, you will assist the BAED with ensuring all aspects of solution design and development, including the application of core engineering processes, design reviews and technical bid reviews are appropriately tailored and deployed across the business area. You will also assist the BAED with leading the organization through a digital transformation that embraces model-based engineering and agile product development.

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. The preferred work location for this resource is Southern NH, but we will also consider candidates local to Austin, TX with additional travel expectations.

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots 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’re innovating for the future. And 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 build your career with BAE Systems.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

1. Key leadership team member in setting and driving the CEMA Engineering strategy for the ES Sector.
2. Partner and collaborate across ES Engineering (Business Area Engineering Directors and Disciplines) as well as other functions to effectively lead engineering across the enterprise.
3. Identify and support the development of critical skills and talent across engineering.
4. Develop and maintain measures related to engineering performance.
5. Develop and lead change initiatives, continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization.
6. Improve engineering process set and ensure engineering is audit ready at all times.
7. Collaborate with the Operations and Quality organizations to ensure effective product transition and supplier partnerships.
8. Attract and retain staff to support the business; and resolve resource and staffing issues.
9. Meet financial objectives (indirect expenses and labor utilization).
10. Identify and develop critical skills required to meet business objectives.
11. Cultivate a high-performance culture and optimize organizational performance of a geographically dispersed team.
12. Understand industry trends and best practices to ensure BAE Systems develops and maintains the capabilities required to provide technical discriminators.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Active Secret security clearance
2. Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and 15 years of related experience or an advanced technical degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience
3. Proven ability to lead a dynamic organization across multiple sites with different cultures and experience levels
4. Experience with formulating a vision and implementing action plans to achieve goals
5. Experience collaborating and driving improvement across the functions responsible for product development including operations, quality, and program management
6. Proven ability to share and transfer technology and know-how across organizational boundaries
7. Demonstrate alignment with the sector’s cultural principles and model safe and ethical behavior
8. Ensure compliance with appropriate company policies and procedures, especially those related to product design
9. Proven performance in management, mentoring, coaching, and communication
10. Demonstrated critical thinking skills and decision-making ability
11. Business acumen and project leadership skills
12. Ability to influence at all levels

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Advanced technical degree with a minimum of 12 years of engineering/management experience
2. Proven track record of increasing responsibilities in managing organizations of significant complexity
3. Active Top Secret security clearance, SCI clearance
4. Experience implementing the latest product development processes and quality standards including AS9145
5. Experience in Digital Engineering, Agile and design for cost methods

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370

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.

Deputy Business Area Engineering Director CEMA - Hybrid

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