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.

As an Electronic Systems Section Leader, you will oversee Field Engineering team members deployed both CONUS (Domestic) and OCONUS (International), who work as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to field, support test next generation EW and electronic systems. Field Service Engineers deliver innovative Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions, individual technical contributions on a related range of Programs will include cradle to sunset system support, requirements development, integration & test, and test planning and execution in a field deployment environment. Ready to make a difference? Our highly motivated Electronic Systems Field Engineering employees provide logistics and technical support the world's most advanced electromagnetic spectrum systems - detecting, locating and countering threats for joint and international platforms. We are looking for a motivated and positive minded Field Engineering Section Manager/People Leader to join our cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team.

Key Field Engineering Section Manager skills, roles, strengths, expertise and objectives are to:

• Lead and manage a diverse deployed Field Engineering team to meet program and business objectives/goals
• Staff, recruit, retain, train, recognize, develop, and assign team members as appropriate to meet business area needs
• Provide Systems/Field Engineering Leadership to Sustain and grow the business by providing significant discriminators in product service and support.
• Identify and develop new logistics and support processes by positively influencing methodologies across our product lines, with an emphasis on cost reduction, improved product reliability and enhanced customer focus.
• Provide guidance, support, promote and implement key performance management initiatives including, goal setting, mid-year and annual-review process, promotions, performance plans and organizational changes.
• Schedule and facilitate Staff and employee Site Visits (travel both CONUS/OCONUS)
• Directly interface with SHE, Security, Inc , Finance, HR, Travel Representatives in support of the Field Engineering Enterprise
• Ensuring field representatives adhere to BAE Systems' cultural principals, policies, and vision
• Provide technical support to programs through proposal and cost estimation development/reviews, participation in audits, and other functional areas initiatives
• Develop a strategy to support business area growth that includes your recommendations
• Incorporate industry best practices and new tools and technologies to enhance field effectiveness.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and Minimum 10 years of leadership experience and capabilities relevant to engineering services
• Active DoD Security clearance
• Functional Management Leadership experience (i.e. performance management, hiring, mentoring, etc
• Experience interfacing and presenting material to senior division and program leadership and other government officials
• Experience with influencing and implementing corporate and business changes to a diverse and geographically separated team
• Experience supporting Con Ops development, Cost Account Management, engineering initiatives and agile process application
• Is collaborative and a team player and is able to work with a high degree of independence
• Is a creative problem solver; formulates recommendations using data to clearly demonstrate the value of the solution
• Is results oriented; delivers results under difficult conditions and demonstrates balanced judgment under pressure; drives ideas
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation/communication skills
• Operate with a high degree of integrity in dealing with sensitive information
• Possess proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Proven experience with analyzing business process or SOP documentation to identify areas of improvement and efficiency

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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.PDN-9f569941-ecae-4fde-9154-ed5cc59f907c