Job Description

It s about the journey. Whether it s a bus ride or flight, our electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry s most difficult problems. 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 Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM . Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

The US Controls Systems Discipline Leader sits on the Engineering Staff with responsibility to oversee the Systems organization supporting the Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) and Power & Propulsion Solutions (PPS) business areas. Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the Product Realization Group Leads and Discipline Managers to staff near term project demand while defining and executing robust talent management plans.

• Develop a healthy pipeline of future technical leaders across the organization, inclusive of our college hire programs.

• Establish, implement, and own the strategic direction for the discipline domains in alignment with business needs / plans / strategies.

• Develop and implement action plans to improve engineering technical capabilities in order to optimize domain execution and overall business growth.

• Successfully drive continuous process improvement initiatives to increase efficiencies, meet cost takeout objectives, support execution needs, and promote agility.

• Cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce.

• Identify and own productivity and capability measures.

• Establish a collaborative environment to fully leverage best practices, tools, people and resources across the organization.

• Lead large-scale change initiatives.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required education and Experience: Engineering Bachelor's Degree in EE, CS or CE plus a minimum of 15 years experience

• Proven ability to formulate a strategic vision, define and implement action plans to achieve goals

• Extensive technical leadership experience in the development of complex electronic systems

• Excellent project leadership skills

• Strong collaboration and integration skills

• Demonstrated capability in implementing significant process improvements /transformation initiatives

• Proven strength in organizational and personal communication skills

• Proven flexible management style to deal with diverse company cultures and individual differences

• Broad understanding of the functional discipline and product development lifecycle

• Demonstrated ability to make decisions with clarity in an environment of ambiguity and uncertainty

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Proven mentoring and coaching skills

• Advanced degree in management or engineering preferred.

• Preferred candidates will have played a significant role in a major reorganization or transformational initiative

• Preferred candidates will have experience in Safety Critical Aircraft Avionics development, design and Civil Certification with Regulatory Authorities

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400

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.

Systems Engineering Discipline Director

107566BR

EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression