THAAD Development Hardware Lead

Job Description
BAE Systems, Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for an experienced Hardware Engineering Lead to lead the next phase of development for our THAAD Missile Seeker program. In this position, the Hardware Engineering Lead will be responsible for all aspects of the Hardware Engineering life cycle as we move to support our customer community's requirements for system upgrades to the existing THAAD Missile Seeker. Over the next several years, the portfolio will eliminate current obsolescence issues, bring new technology to the missile seeker, and implement the next generation of capability to the warfighters. The HW Lead role will also require interface to BAE Subcontracts, other Engineering disciplines, and suppliers for the system as this new technology is introduced to the product.

The Hardware Engineering Lead (HWL) holds responsibility for coordinating the efforts of the hardware Engineering discipline on a given project. The HWL partners with the PEM to create, tailor, and update an executable Hardware Development Plan (HDP) at the start of the project and during transitions to new project phases. HWLs are responsible for all Hardware Engineering project content and for ensuring the technical, cost, and schedule baselines are achievable throughout the project execution. HWLs engage and interface with the other Engineering disciplines and functions as necessary (Systems, ITE, SW, PEM Operations, Quality, Project Management) to ensure hardware is designed, developed, tested and delivered in accordance with given project requirements.

• Develops HW staffing plans. Coordinates with PEM and BA Section Lead to request and implement staffing requirements.
• Defines team tasking and allocates resources accordingly.
• Provides guidance and mentorship for project team members to ensure execution needs are met.
• Provides performance feedback of project team members to the Section Leads.
• Originates, tailors, coordinates, reviews, seeks approval for, and updates the Hardware Development Plan (HDP). Collaborates with the project CM/DM to establish the Configuration Data Management Plan (CDMP). Note: The PEM has approval authority of these plans.
• Collects, analyzes and reports the Hardware Engineering metrics associated with the project per the HDP. Develops corrective actions and conducts root cause analysis as required to ensure successful execution of the HW activities.
• Knows the Hardware Engineering process and ensures the Hardware Engineering team implements it throughout the project. Communicates improvements to the process to the HW Process Lead.
• Document postmortems (including lessons learned); reports to Section Leads and PEMs.
• Engages in the Knowable TM Community to share knowledge.
• Accountable for supporting the development of the hardware architectural, performance and implementation modeling processes and plans, as well as ensuring that the defined processes and plans are followed when the Projects employs Model-Based Engineering (MBE).
• Ensures alignment between Systems and Hardware MBE Models.
• Interfaces with the projects Modeling Team Lead in the generation of project specific MBE work products.
• At the start of each project phase, reviews relevant lessons learned that may benefit activities performed during that phase.
• Provides Control Account Management (CAM) for the Hardware Engineering discipline on the project (in cases where the responsibility for the HW elements of the project WBS are not otherwise agreed upon and assigned by the BADL and PLEL/PEM.
• Using the Standard WBS, establishes the discipline elements of the Project WBS. Allocate budget to engineers with descriptive work package definitions and statuses the project schedule.
• Develops the HW portion of the project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) coordinating with the PEM and Master Planner to integrate it with other project functions and disciplines.
• Identifies and executes to an appropriate Hardware Engineering staffing plan for the project.
• Identifies HW technical risks and opportunities to the Chief Engineer (CE) and supports the management of risks and opportunities - executes mitigation strategies, updates risk register and reports on realized risks.
• Collaborates with the Systems Lead to ensure appropriate allocation of requirements to HW subsystems/Configuration Items (CIs).
• Actively manages scope - understands what is and is not within the budget and does not take on additional scope without assessing the cost and schedule impact and securing an agreement on an acceptable path forward with the PEM and Project Manager (PM).
• Execute to the approved hardware development plan (HDP). Supervises the technical work of assigned engineers. Holds engineers accountable for their work.
• Ensure Hardware Engineering deliverables are made in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).
• The Hardware Lead is accountable for the Physical Configuration Audit (PCA). (CDM within HWE owns and administers the PCA.)
• Supports the customer through the PEM and PM as requested.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience throughout the entire Hardware engineering life cycle
• Experience with customer and subcontractor interfacing
• Experience as a Control/Cost Account Manager, and fluency in the Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Bachelor's degree in a Hardware Engineering field
• A Secret Clearance is required for this position

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to Identify potential risk areas, develop plans / recommendations for risk mitigation
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, senior leadership, and other functional disciplines such as Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, along with Project Management Officers
• Experience with parts management activities and overall material process

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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.