Manager III – Chief Systems Engineer

Job Description
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This role reports to the Director of Systems Engineering for the Space and Mission Systems (SMS) sector of BAE Systems Inc. The Chief Systems Engineer owns the definition, expectations, and practice of Systems Engineering across the Space and Mission Systems sector, to include MBSE implementation and adoption. The SMS Sector CS is recognized as the sector-wide representative of systems engineering to customers, sector and corporate leadership. The SMS Sector CSE establishes and maintains systems engineering as a recognized, positive discriminator and core competency at SMS.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with Director of Systems Engineering on Systems Engineering (SE) strategy, tactical plan and roadmap.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with Systems Engineering Managers, program leadership, sector leadership and sector system engineers.
• Own and manage development and execution of SE processes, resources and training for SMS.
• Own and manage development and execution of MBSE implementation across the sector.
• Lead SMS implementation of INCOSE resources, SE guidance & certifications
• Responsible for management and training of sector SE Tools (DOORS, JAMA, Cameo, etc.).
• Liaison from program systems engineering leads to ESA leadership.
• SMS representative in the BAE, Inc level Systems Engineering Working Group (SEWG).
• Maintain and lead cross-discipline meetings to ensure best practices are shared and implemented among disciplines that participate in Systems Engineering activities.
• Independently assess the application of Systems Engineering best practices within programs and disciplines.
• Support Systems Engineering process improvement goals and execute process corrective actions to support program execution as required.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Lead teams to resolve critical business, programmatic, or technical issues with respect to systems engineering as needed.
• Ensure that all business is conducted with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• A history of being a self-starter, having excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and with a team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to interface to and co-ordinate with other engineering disciplines/organizations.
• Prior experience working in/with controlled, classified security environments.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• INCOSE ESEP certification.
• A history of leading without direct authority.
• Relevant work experience with end-to-end aerospace mission and product development and production.

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 Space & Mission 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

Salary : $150,370 - $255,630