Posted 6 days ago
Secret
$150,370 - $255,630
Unspecified
Engineering - Systems
Merrimack, NH (On-Site/Office)
Job Description
The Engineering Development (Eng Dev) Manager for US Defense Engineering oversees the acquisition, training, development, and retention of over 6,000 engineers to meet the critical needs of our $5B business.
In this role you would be required to develop strategies, in close collaboration with engineering departments and Human Resources, to acquire and retain ES engineering talent, and to facilitate the technical, professional, and personal development of ES engineers. This role will report to the Engineering Operations and Capability (EOC) Deputy Director, and will be accountable for delivering on strategic objectives aligned to business goals, including financial targets.
Qualified candidates for this role have a solid understanding of engineering principles and a strategic mindset in order to develop and maintain fundamental, critical and emerging knowledge offerings to ensure talent readiness. In this role you will also guide a skilled team of experts who provide programs, tools, resources, and networks to support employees' technical abilities, leadership skills, career planning, and personal effectiveness.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
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 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.
The Engineering Development (Eng Dev) Manager for US Defense Engineering oversees the acquisition, training, development, and retention of over 6,000 engineers to meet the critical needs of our $5B business.
In this role you would be required to develop strategies, in close collaboration with engineering departments and Human Resources, to acquire and retain ES engineering talent, and to facilitate the technical, professional, and personal development of ES engineers. This role will report to the Engineering Operations and Capability (EOC) Deputy Director, and will be accountable for delivering on strategic objectives aligned to business goals, including financial targets.
Qualified candidates for this role have a solid understanding of engineering principles and a strategic mindset in order to develop and maintain fundamental, critical and emerging knowledge offerings to ensure talent readiness. In this role you will also guide a skilled team of experts who provide programs, tools, resources, and networks to support employees' technical abilities, leadership skills, career planning, and personal effectiveness.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Developing the strategic vision, goals and objectives for Engineering Development, in alignment with Engineering and Company strategic goals.
- Partnering with Human Resources/Talent Acquisition to advance our ability to attract, hire, retain, and develop diverse, equitable, and inclusive engineers and engineering leaders across our business portfolio.
- Providing programs, tools, resources, and networks to support employees' technical abilities, leadership skills, career planning, and personal effectiveness - while encouraging them to invest in the development of others.
- Maintaining the relevance of our online training development portals and Functional Training Plan Requirements across Engineering.
- Develop and maintain strategies for effective engagement with Engineering People Leaders including leading the People Leader Forums and the PEM Bootcamps.
- Building strong relationships with universities and organizations to develop technical curriculum and STEM pipelines aligned with the needs from our disciplines and educational and training goals.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent with 12+ years of related experience.
- Experience managing a budget and applying project management principles.
- Proven ability to oversee a diverse organization, formulate a collective vision and implement action plans to achieve goals.
- Positive attitude, inclusive mindset, a passion for teaching, mentoring, coaching, and developing people.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills with an ability and willingness to comfortably speak in front of large audiences.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of modern employee training and development methodologies and tools, with experience delivering both in-person and virtual approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, employees, and academic and community partners.
- Experience with Model-Based Engineering, Digital Engineering and Generative AI tools.
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 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.
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