Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a Test Solutions Engineer/Functional Manager for our Systems Engineering Department in Nashua, NH. The successful applicant will be responsible for supervising 5+ engineers with various engineering backgrounds (software, electrical, mechanical) focused on leading development of product test capabilities along with being an individual contributor in developing test solutions. This will be a split of 75% as an Individual Contributor and 25% as a Functional Manager reporting to the Test Solutions Engineering Lead.
This position requires relevant leadership experience to support teams that develop complete test solutions to support semi-automated product testing throughout the product lifecycle, to include Development Design Verification Testing, Production In-Process Testing/Acceptance Test Testing/Environmental Stress Screening, and Sustainment Fault Detection/Fault Isolation Testing to support repair of faulty products returned from the field. Test solutions include test stands, test interface hardware and test software that automates/semi-automates the test environment for complex electronics.
This Test Engineering Manager must be a motivated team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities and people skills that support collaboration across multiple disciplines within the business. This is a "Player-Coach" model position, and the expectation of the role will be the ability to guide and mentor their employees in all technical aspects of their assignments and evaluate current and future employees on their skill level. Other responsibilities of this role include assisting with project planning and execution, and management / development of the assigned workforce. The applicant must have successfully demonstrated project and personnel leadership skills in prior assignments.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of:
10+ Years with BS
8+ Years with MS
6+ Year with PHD
Prior people management experience including hiring, conducting performance reviews, assisting personnel with career development, and an advocate (and coach) for direct reports
- Working knowledge of the product development life-cycle, Design For Manufacturability, Design for Test, Design for Sustainability, and Test Equipment
Possess an Active US Government security clearance
Experience leading development of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communications, and/or Missile systems Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile Systems
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Ability to lead Test Engineers while successfully collaborating with other managers or engineers from other disciplines
- People skills that support collaboration across multiple channels, a good listener, promotes solutions versus problems
- Motivated, team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to estimate cost & schedules and manage projects
- Active DoD clearance
- Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree
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.
BAE Systems is looking for a Test Solutions Engineer/Functional Manager for our Systems Engineering Department in Nashua, NH. The successful applicant will be responsible for supervising 5+ engineers with various engineering backgrounds (software, electrical, mechanical) focused on leading development of product test capabilities along with being an individual contributor in developing test solutions. This will be a split of 75% as an Individual Contributor and 25% as a Functional Manager reporting to the Test Solutions Engineering Lead.
This position requires relevant leadership experience to support teams that develop complete test solutions to support semi-automated product testing throughout the product lifecycle, to include Development Design Verification Testing, Production In-Process Testing/Acceptance Test Testing/Environmental Stress Screening, and Sustainment Fault Detection/Fault Isolation Testing to support repair of faulty products returned from the field. Test solutions include test stands, test interface hardware and test software that automates/semi-automates the test environment for complex electronics.
This Test Engineering Manager must be a motivated team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities and people skills that support collaboration across multiple disciplines within the business. This is a "Player-Coach" model position, and the expectation of the role will be the ability to guide and mentor their employees in all technical aspects of their assignments and evaluate current and future employees on their skill level. Other responsibilities of this role include assisting with project planning and execution, and management / development of the assigned workforce. The applicant must have successfully demonstrated project and personnel leadership skills in prior assignments.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of:
10+ Years with BS
8+ Years with MS
6+ Year with PHD
Prior people management experience including hiring, conducting performance reviews, assisting personnel with career development, and an advocate (and coach) for direct reports
- Working knowledge of the product development life-cycle, Design For Manufacturability, Design for Test, Design for Sustainability, and Test Equipment
Possess an Active US Government security clearance
Experience leading development of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communications, and/or Missile systems Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile Systems
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Ability to lead Test Engineers while successfully collaborating with other managers or engineers from other disciplines
- People skills that support collaboration across multiple channels, a good listener, promotes solutions versus problems
- Motivated, team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to estimate cost & schedules and manage projects
- Active DoD clearance
- Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree
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.
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