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Engineering Support Lead Engineer

BAE Systems
Potomac, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2025 CLOSED ON 4/16/2025

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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join our Integrated Defense Solutions team in an exciting program supporting the U.S. Navy's next generation of strategic deterrent and integrated combat systems. Serving as a Lead Engineer, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts in developing and implementing a well-planned systems engineering approach to implementing a strategic vision for future operations and maintenance supporting engineering support activities. 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.

As a Lead Engineer, you will lead the technical performance in support of advanced programs under the direction, and in-collaboration with, Program Management leadership. In this role, you will provide engineering and scientific leadership in performing technical analysis, trade studies, research, development, and test and evaluation to lead system definition and realization activities, resolve issues, and make recommendations regarding enhanced capabilities.

The primary objective for this role is to provide sound engineering principles and disciplined guidance to ensure successful execution of technical plans and goals while communicating effectively with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning operational decisions, technical risk identification and mitigation, definition and achievement of requirements, and overall end-to-end systems engineering process definition and oversight that results in successful definition and realization of large-scale systems.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in maintenance concepts and an understanding of Navy operations in support of a complex system.

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.

BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum education and years of relevant / related experience required: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred, or at least 12 years 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:
  • 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
  • Prior industry experience that afforded opportunities to ensure the 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 and understanding of Fleet Documentation, Configuration Management, and Data Management concepts.

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 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.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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