Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Capability Group (CG) Lead

Job Description
Job Summary:
BAE Systems is seeking a senior technical leader to lead our Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Capability Group (CG), consisting of a team of Optical, Electro-Optical, and Laser specialists focused on developing innovative hardware solutions for our program portfolio.
As the leader of this group, you will drive engineering excellence, develop subject matter experts, and optimize EO/IR lab resources to advance the craft in EO/IR hardware development. The CG lead will be responsible for supporting all business areas within Electronic Systems (ES) and align the group's capabilities with product line and business area roadmaps. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, fostering a culture of innovation, and identifying opportunities to leverage IRAD investments to drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance our competitive edge in the EO/IR domain.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the EO/IR CG in developing and executing hardware solutions, ensuring adherence to engineering processes.
• Collaborate on the development of technology roadmaps, leveraging design and test solutions across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with program engineering managers and other leads to ensure overall program success.
• Develop and track EO/IR CG program performance metrics, communicating program status to internal customers and senior leadership.
• Grow and develop EO/IR-engineering staff ensuring necessary skills and capabilities to meet project demands.
• Foster a culture of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Design To Unit Production Cost (DTUPC), designing out defects prior to production.
• Supervise and develop team members, providing constructive feedback, training, and growth opportunities to enhance performance and career growth.
• Oversee lifecycle phases, including design development, verification, integration, and production support, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a relevant field, and 12+ years of related experience
• Proven ability to lead and manage an organization across multiple sites with different cultures and experience levels
• Experience with formulating a vision and implementing action plans to achieve goals
• Experience collaborating and driving improvement across the functions responsible for product development including operations, quality, and program management
• Proven ability to share and transfer technology and know-how across organizational boundaries
• Demonstrate alignment with the sector's cultural principles and model safe and ethical behavior
• Ensure compliance with appropriate company policies and procedures, especially those related to product design
• Proven performance in supervising, managing, mentoring, coaching, and communication
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and decision-making ability

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Advanced technical degree with a minimum of 15+ years of engineering experience
• Proven track record of increasing responsibilities in managing organizations of significant complexity
• Able to obtain a TS and SCI clearance
• Experience implementing the latest product development processes and quality standards including AS9145
• Experience in Digital Engineering and Agile HW development

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630
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 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 team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At 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 serve.
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.