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Systems SEIT and Section Lead

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Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
150K-254K Annually
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Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
150K-254K Annually
Expert/Leader
Leads systems engineering, integration, and test activities for electronic warfare programs while managing a team of systems engineers. Responsibilities include requirements development and allocation, system design, integration and verification, test planning, technical performance measurement, cost and schedule management, trade studies, customer coordination, proposal support, and engineer mentoring. The role requires an active Secret clearance, extensive systems engineering experience, EVMS certification, and CAM experience.
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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.
In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.
We are seeking a Systems Engineering - Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead to work as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to design, integrate, debug, and test next generation EW systems. Focused on delivering innovative Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions, individual technical contributions on a related range of Programs will include system development, requirements development, integration & test, and test planning and execution in a field deployment environment. Responsibilities would also include functional management of a small team of systems engineers.
In this Role you will:
  • Leading a medium size team of Systems Engineers on EW related programs
  • Managing all system engineering content and work products implementing the product development process
  • Manage Cost and Schedule responsibilities for the systems team
  • Execute of systems planning and requirements development
  • Create and review of systems requirements to include, software, component, subsystem, and operational concepts
  • Allocate of requirements to engineering other disciplines
  • Creating system test plans, procedures and reports
  • Provide oversight to product design, development, integration, and verification
  • Develop and maintain external relationship with customers, other contractors and government officials.
  • Manage and participate in trade studies, peer reviews, and customer meetings
  • Preparing and delivering technical presentations internally and with customers.
  • Monitor and report metrics such as System Technical Performance Measures
  • Supports proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost and schedule estimating, and presentation activities.
  • Managing a small functional team of systems engineers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS degree in a STEM field in addition to 10+ years of relevant industry or equivalent
  • Possess an active Secret security clearance (with ability to possess a Top Secret clearance in the future)
  • Leadership skills and experience directing and mentoring engineers on complex programs
  • Expert in effectively documenting, communicating, leading and working with a team on designs, results, reports, and presentations.
  • Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test)
  • Experience developing viable concept solutions, identifying and tracking technical risks, and leading technical teams
  • EVMS certification and CAM experienced required

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Project/Program team member responsible for workflow, which is dynamic in nature.
  • Experience with EW, Radar and/or RFCM Systems
  • Experience with technical performance measurements and cost account management.
  • Model based systems engineering experience with tools such as MagicDraw.
  • Familiarity or experience with Agile Systems Engineering
  • Active Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI security clearance
  • Experience in managing and mentoring engineers.

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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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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