Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

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.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

This role is the Portfolio Engineering Lead (PEL) for F-35 Production within the F-35 Solutions Product Line of Electronic Combat Solutions. The PEL for Production is the engineering lead for all Projects under the portfolio. Production focuses on transitioning new products to production, delivering products at rate, continuous improvement, and driving down cost of poor quality to ensure there are "no holes on jets." This role includes having the Project Engineering Managers (PEMs) executing the projects as direct reports and the PEL reports directly to the F-35 Solutions Product Line Engineering Lead.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

Partner with and support the Production Area Director to develop and deliver products and systems that meet our customer needs
Partner and collaborate across all the functions to effectively staff and support engineering across the portfolio
Engineering focal point for all activity within the portfolio including strategic planning, bid and proposal support, engineering strategy, integrated plans on programs, engineering staffing, issue reporting, and risk and opportunity management.
Partner and collaborate with program managers, functional engineering managers, and operations to ensure program goals, requirements, and needs are understood and achieved.
Monitor project plans and execution to ensure technical and work scope meets requirements, schedule, and budget
Improve our work environment by promoting teamwork, wellness, workplace flexibility, actively embracing diversity, modeling inclusive behaviors, and increasing leadership engagement.
Support technology transfer across organizational boundaries to the benefit of our customers and the business
Appropriately tailor and ensure compliance with the Engineering Process Framework and the ES Lifecycle Management Process
Recruit, train, and develop Program Engineering Managers (PEMs) to meet business needs.
Identify and support the development of critical skills and employees

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Active Secret Security clearance and ability to obtain Special Access clearances
Bachelor's degree and Minimum 12 years of technical leadership experience and mission/domain knowledge of emerging RF capabilities relevant to the business
Experience leading proposals
Experience in transition-to-production, and full-rate production of complex electronic systems
Experience in Agile Methodologies, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause-Corrective Action
Project engineering management including organizational design, planning, estimating, design management, product verification, and production
Demonstrated leadership skills (soft skills, strategic thinking, business acumen, building teams, building customer relationships).
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose, resolve complex problems and to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency.
Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
Strong team building skills that enable collaboration and coordination within and across teams, functions, and other business units.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Current DOD Top Secret Clearance
Previous job experience operating within a Special Access Program environment.
Experience in Model Based Engineering and its application to Production

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.

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.

Our 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 belong. We 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 thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.