FAST Labs Product Line Chief Research Engineer - APEX (Hybrid) with Security Clearance
Company: BAE Systems
Location: Merrimack
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Because of the need for consistent, in-person
collaboration and/or the requirement to perform most work onsite
due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed
predominantly on siteThis means work will be conducted on location
at a BAE Systems facility > 50% of the timeTo allow employees to
balance their work and personal lives, we offer flexible "9/80"
work schedules, where employees work nine-hour days with every
other Friday off within a two-week pay periodSee what you're
missingOur employees work on the world's most advanced electronics
- from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night
for soldiersSpanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing
the technology of tomorrow, delivered todayDrawing strength from
our differences, we're innovating for the futureAnd you can,
tooFAST Labs succeeds through teams who collaborate to mature and
deliver leading edge technologies to internal and external
customersWe welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation,
want to drive technology maturation velocity, and have the passion
to bring the warfighter home safelyWe are innovating for the
futureAnd you can, tooOur flexible work environment provides you a
chance to change the world without giving up your personal lifeWe
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 SystemsWe are looking for a
Product Line Chief Research Engineers (PLCRE) for the Autonomy,
Processing & Exploitation (APEX) product line within FAST LabsAPEX
research spans technology thrusts from sensor processing (including
communications, position, navigation, and timing, and signal
exploitation), through knowledge generation and sense-making, up to
tactical and operational level autonomy and decision support for
manned, unmanned, and teamed mission applicationsOur research
drives advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and
statistical signal processing, pushing the boundaries of what is
possible through advanced system prototypes and capability
demonstrationsWe seek to expand and advance our capabilities into
full-spectrum, all-domain, all-participant, multi-time-scale
applicationsThe APEX PLCRE reports to the FAST Labs Chief Engineer
and leads the engineering efforts across the product line in
support of FAST labs technology research and development across all
phases of research project evolutionThis leadership includes
supporting the establishment, planning, and execution of technology
maturation strategies and engineering research and development
approachesThe APEX PLCRE guides the application of appropriate
engineering rigor and risk-taking naturally associated with
advanced R&D, and ensures appropriate technology transition
planning for product implementation in the receiving Business
AreaTheir direct reports include both project engineering managers
(PEMs) and research engineers, and their extended team draws as
needed from the deep discipline-specific skills provided through
the Systems, Software, Hardware, Microelectronics and Integrated
Test functional engineering groupsTogether this engineering team
partners with FAST Labs scientists to conceive, develop, and mature
advanced technologies that solve the most challenging
problemsBecause this role involves classified and collaborative
work, it will require an onsite presenceThis position is located in
Burlington, MA, and will require periodic travel to other BAE
Systems facilities and potentially customer sitesSpecific job
responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Serve as research engineering focal point for all activity within
the Product Line portfolio of programs, including strategic
planning, bid and proposal support for engineering content,
engineering strategy and integrated plans on programs, engineering
staffing, issue reporting, and risk and opportunity management
* Partner and collaborate with their Product Line Director and the
associated scientists, Tech Area, and functional leads to ensure
business/program goals, requirements, and needs are understood and
achieved
* Recruit, train, develop, mentor and retain Project Engineering
Managers (PEMs) and Research Engineers to meet FAST Labs'
technology maturation needs
* Perform supervisory duties in alignment with the business,
administering communications, performance, compensation and
recognition programs in alignment with business needs, values, and
budgets
* Provide timely and accurate staffing and resource forecasts,
supporting the efforts of the engineering design disciplines to
acquire and satisfy staffing needs
* Ensure preparation, review and approval of competitive
engineering bids that are executable, meet established price-to-win
targets, and cover defined work scope
* Tailor and apply required and appropriate FAST Labs Engineering
process based on the size, scope, complexity, and risk of
projects
* Ensure project and product safety are managed in accordance with
company policies, procedures, processes, and best practices.
* Improve our work environment by promoting teamwork, wellness,
workplace flexibility, actively embracing diversity, modeling
inclusive behaviors, and increasing leadership engagement
* Provide coordination among all stakeholders to ensure all
necessary reviews are conducted and approvals are received
* Develop and maintain measures related to research engineering
performance
* Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure
adoption within the organization
* Achieve established business and engineering financial targets*
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific
position requires US citizenship statusRequired Education,
Experience, & Skills--- Strong domain knowledge in one or more
technologies and capabilities relevant to APEX (e.gStatistical
signal processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning,
mission planning, autonomy)
* Strong engineering discipline knowledge across core engineering
disciplines of Systems, Software, Hardware, Microelectronics
* Active Top Secret security clearance and eligible to obtain SCI
is required
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 12+ years' technical
experience (MS and 10+ years preferred)
* 10+ years technical / engineering leadership experience including
performance management, coaching, mentoring and inspiring a
technical staff with diverse experience, technical views, and
individual differences
* Proactive attitude and ability to be productive in a dynamic /
collaborative / uncertain environment
* Experience with new business acquisition including competitive
proposals
* Proven ability to share and transfer technology across
organizational boundaries to the benefit of customers and the
business Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800 Please note: This range
is based on our market pay structuresHowever, 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 experienceEmployee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we
support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their
health and financial well-beingRegular 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 insuranceWe also have an
employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks
including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insuranceOur
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
leaveEmployees may participate in the company recognition program
to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awardsOther
incentives may be available based on position level and/or job
specificsAbout BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Incis
the U.Ssubsidiary 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 servicesImproving the future and protecting
lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE
SystemsWorking here means using your passion and ingenuity where it
counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology,
superior products, and intelligence solutionsAs 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 scaleAt BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that
truly makes a differenceElectronic Systems (ES) is the global
innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial
electronicsExploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is
possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees
opportunities to change the worldOur products and capabilities can
be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far
reaches of spaceAt 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 serveOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive
culture where employees are valued and feel like they belongWe are
conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected
at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the
full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being
their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thriveWe provide
impactful p
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