Chief Engineer - Eclipse RF

Chief Engineer - Eclipse RF

Because this role is a combination of collaborative / in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split working onsite and remotely. Our employees work on the worlds 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 are 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.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, youll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit, and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. BAE Systems is seeking a self-motivated Engineering Leader to set the engineering vision for our growing Eclipse RF portfolio. The candidate will serve as a chief engineer on a project or project family. Eclipse RF is recognized as an industry leader supplying high-performance RF transceivers and systems to support demanding Software Defined Radio applications. The Eclipse RF product area of Adaptive Communications & Sensing is a leading innovator in the defense and commercial sectors, specializing in the development and delivery of open-standards based hardware and application-ready subsystems. Our solutions empower our clients with adaptable, factory-configurable high-performance capabilities across a wide range of critical missions and applications. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence as we shape the future of defense technology.

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary leader to join our product area leadership team as a Chief Engineer. This role will be instrumental in defining our technical strategy, leading our engineering teams, and driving the development of innovative products that meet the evolving needs of both our defense and commercial customers.

Responsibilities :

• Technical Vision & Strategy : Define and champion the overall technical vision and strategy for the product area ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends, particularly within the open-standards ecosystem.
• Product Strategy & Roadmap : Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap that aligns with market opportunities, customer needs (defense and commercial), and company objectives.
• Engineering Leadership : Provide strong technical leadership and guidance to all engineering disciplines (hardware, software, systems, test, etc.), fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Architectural Oversight : Oversee the architectural design and technical integrity of all products, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and adherence to open standards.
• Technical Compliance : Ensure all engineering activities and product developments comply with relevant defense industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through deployment and sustainment.
• Innovation & R&D : Drive research and development initiatives, exploring emerging technologies and methodologies to maintain our competitive edge and introduce disruptive capabilities.
• Technical Review & Oversight : Conduct rigorous technical reviews, provide expert guidance on complex engineering challenges, and make critical technical decisions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

Pay Information :

Full-Time Salary Range : $133333 - $226667. 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.

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