CEMA Systems Engineering - Section Lead (Hybrid)

Job Description

See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

This role encompasses serving within Systems Engineering (SE) as a Lead Production Integration & Test engineer for multiple product lines. This role requires the capability of troubleshooting test program interface hardware (TPIH), automated test stations, and test program software (TPSW) as it relates to the test equipment utilized for current production lines.

Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced systems engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to support established products in test solutions. You will serve as both a technical leader & contributor to create engineering solutions for production test platforms. You will solve complex problems, support the entire systems engineering lifecycle, and help to align staffing and technical resources. You will support key customer milestones and work with other talented engineers to solve challenging problems to grow within the established product areas. As a Technical Leader, you will also work with other engineering staff to grow and capture our knowledge through engineering changes, lessons learned, insights, Agile Retrospectives and product/process improvements in your area(s) of expertise.

This position is based out of our Austin, TX facility and may require collaboration with staff across our business areas and facilities in the Northeast.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

Responsibilities :

• Team Leadership & Mentorship:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of [Number] Systems Engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Provide technical guidance, conduct performance reviews, and identify training opportunities.
• Technical Oversight:
  • Provide technical oversight and direction for systems engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements definition to system integration and testing.
• Requirements Management:
  • Oversee the elicitation, analysis, documentation, and management of system requirements. Ensure traceability and completeness of requirements.
• Architecture & Design:
  • Contribute to and review system architectures, ensuring alignment with business needs, technical constraints, and industry best practices.
• System Integration & Testing:
  • Lead and/or participate in system integration and testing activities, ensuring system performance and reliability.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with system development and integration.
• Process Improvement:
  • Continuously evaluate and improve systems engineering processes and tools.
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines (Software, Hardware, Test, etc.), product management, and other stakeholders.
• Project Planning & Execution:
  • Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, and schedule management. Track progress and report status to management.
• Documentation:
  • Ensure the creation and maintenance of high-quality system documentation, including requirements specifications, design documents, and test plans.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

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. Join us. Be part of a team that's not just building technology but defining the future. At BAE Systems, your work is more than a job it's a journey in innovation.

Apply now and propel your career into a future.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred).
• 8 + years of experience in a Systems Engineering role.
• 4 + years of experience in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, processes, and tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama Connect).
• Experience with requirements management, system architecture design, and system integration and testing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in using common office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).
• Must currently possess a Secret clearance.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
• Takes initiative and has a closure-oriented nature
• Experience defining, allocating, and validating and verifying system performance throughout the System lifecycle
• Knowledge and experience with the Department of Defense project life cycle
• Possess good communication skills including interpersonal communication and team communication.
• Able to prioritize work, multi-task and adjust to time constraint
• Attention to detail; possessing a drive for continuous improvement and product ownership
• Analytical and critical thinking skills; a creative and proactive thinker who enjoys solving complex problems

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in factory production test stands, problem isolation and resolution. Debug skills
• Experienced in using RF test instrumentation (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generators, etc.)
• Exposure to RF Test equipment automation
• Experience with designing, testing, and/or prototyping RF and communications equipment
• Tools: Experience using NI Lab Windows CVI and NI TestStand, C# and/or C++ is a plus
• Ability to perform test solution development: Hardware Focus (test adapters, cables, tools, and interface modules) and Software Focus (drivers, utilities, executives, and test software)
• Knowledge of SysML and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with Agile Methodologies and Tools

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.