Director - Detector Technology Center

Job Description

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:

• Lead a large multi-disciplinary department ("Detector Technology Center" [DTC]) in the development of custom UV-visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR (3 - 5 micron), and LWIR (8-15 micron) focal plane systems for space and tactical applications.
  • Direct activity through a team of leaders
  • Staff and set up new programs, studies, and pursuits
  • Manage execution of active programs including engagement with their program managers.
  • Manage budgets for staff, facilities and equipment
  • Coordinate new business support of company business units including classified areas.
  • Oversee production, test and metrology facilities, equipment and processes used to execute programs
  • Continually develop Center leaders and Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTL) for programs
  • Review all proposal products including technical architectures and cost estimates as executable offerings.
  • Technical and execution lead for detector related LCM process reviews
  • Own company relationship with strategic detector subcontractors, including their executive level and technical leadership
• Serve as functional manager for detector engineering staff including hiring, staffing, disciplinary actions, performance reviews, promotions, employee recognition, and related people management and advocacy.
• Represent the DTC within larger Payload Engineering department charter.
• Act as chief engineer and first responder to technology needs across company. Drive progress of detector technology roadmap across programs, internal and customer research and development, and overhead initiatives.
• Manage and document the technical focal plane subsystem engineering know-how and capability that represents continuing business discriminators.
• Maintain personal involvement in new business and program execution such as generating or independently reviewing proposal products, setting up programs, chairing failure boards, or backfilling absent leaders.
• 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 five 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 environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in related field 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.
• Experience in detector systems engineering, device design, detector test, focal plane hardware design and microelectronic packaging, or focal plane system test.
• Advanced knowledge of visible, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR detector characterization, design, and system level integration.
• Advanced knowledge of imaging detector technologies including hybrid CMOS arrays.
• Experience formally managing people
• Experience managing large projects to cost, schedule and technical requirements
• Excellent cross-enterprise collaboration skills
• Existing or eligibility to get a TS-SCI government security clearance
• Solid interpersonal skills including demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Degree in engineering, physics, or related technical field preferred.

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.

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.

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.