Systems Engineering Section Lead

Job Description

See what you’re missing. 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.

As an ECS Section Leader, you will oversee Systems Engineers who work as part of a cross-functional multi-disciplinary team to design, integrate, debug and test the next generation electronic warfare systems. These Systems Engineers deliver innovative solutions and technical contributions that include program estimation, program planning, system development, requirements development, integration and test and execution in a field deployment environment.

Roles and Responsibilities: Lead and build a Systems Engineering team including:
Recruit, retain, train, recognize, develop and assign team members as appropriate to meet business area needs.
Develop individual and group goals and objectives.
Communicate flow down.
Collect and provide performance feedback
Mentor careers by development of career and training plans
Ensure group members adhere to BAE Systems' cultural principles, policies and vision
Track program execution through metrics and technical reviews
Provide support to program proposal cost estimates and reviewing Basis of Estimates, including Risks and Opportunities.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

​* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.




Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to lead a group with diverse cultures and individual differences.
• Proven performance management, mentoring, coaching and communication skills.
• Engineering background and Leadership skills and experience in multiple aspects of DoD product development lifecycle.
• Ability to formulate a strategic vision and define and implement action plans to achieve goals in a changing environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• Active Secret clearance
• Functional Mangement leadership experience
• Experience across engineering lifecycle
• Experience in developing / reviewing technical and cost artifacts for new business activities.
• Experience in supporting trade studies, Con Ops development, cost accounting management.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $138120 - $234840

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 Electronic Systems is the global innovator behind 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.

Salary : $138,120 - $234,840