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Engineering Manager

The Systems Engineering department, as part of the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit, is looking for Engineering Managers to join our Mission Engineering, Core Systems Engineering, and Mission Integration teams to meet the needs of our expanding business. 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 and manage within one of the Systems Engineering organization teams which develops and implements processes and practices that ensure common Systems Engineering understanding within the organization.
• Mission Engineering include Mission Chief Engineers and Architects, CONOPs, Mission Modeling, Analysis, and algorithm development
• Core Systems Engineering includes Systems Engineering Technical Leadership, Technical Baseline Management, Requirements definition and baseline management, System Traceability, Validation & Verification planning/execution, and environments management.
• Mission Systems Integration includes Mission Level Integration leadership, Launch System Integration leadership, Simulator operations, and Project Engineering
• Overhead management, training and career development, and support to the overall strategy for the organization.
• Provide leadership and functional direction by exhibiting behaviors that would include a unifying vision, understanding the needs of others to meet business challenges, and acting with humility and a collaborative spirit.
• Support cross-enterprise communication and collaboration to provide best practices and institutional knowledge to all pursuits.
• 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, 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.

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 degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 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 Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
• Experience in one of the 3 following areas: Mission Engineering, Mission Integration, or Core Systems Engineering
• Experience leading through change.
• Ability to be self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Possess critical thinking skills.
• A drive for results and executional excellence.
• Comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable operating at a fast pace.
• Team building skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skill set.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317 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 teammaking 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 government and commercial customers. 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. Multiple positions may be available on this opening.