Job Description You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. 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 missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.”Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to fill the role of ES Engineering Director for Governance & Process, reporting to the Engineering Operations & Capability (EOC) Director. As a key member of our Engineering Leadership team, you will be responsible for owning the strategy, execution, and financial performance of engineering product-development processes across our engineering community of 6,200+ engineers. In this role, you will partner with a broad engineering community, functional leaders, and subject-matter experts to drive and implement engineering product development processes and measurable adoption of best-in-class development methods. You will play a critical role in our organization's transformation to digital-engineering practices, transitioning to digitally native tools, and ensuring compliance with audit and quality standards. If you are a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for process governance and digital transformation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Process Leadership: Establish and deploy processes that are in alignment with Enterprise-level processes and adopted standards. Lead engineering process modernization initiatives, prioritize and execute process improvements, and drive towards a single enterprise-level engineering process set.
- Audit and Compliance: Oversee internal and external audits (CMMI, AS9100D, customer audits), partner with Quality to plan and resource audits, and ensure readiness and compliance with internal and external regulatory standards.
- Digital Transformation: Lead the Accelerated Digital Engineering Lifecycle (ADEL) initiative, drive digital engineering adoption
- Metrics and Reporting: Ensure uniform collection, automation, and reporting of ES Engineering metrics, facilitate quarterly CARB and QBR reporting, and leverage best practices across BAE Systems. Enable metrics-driven decision making through uniform collection, automation, and reporting of ES Engineering metrics.
- Lifecycle Management: Oversee Lifecycle Management (LCM) review processes, metrics, analysis, tool support, training material, and stakeholder communications.
- Governance and Assurance: Manage the Engineering Operational Assurance Statement, support Material Controls assessments and responses, and ensure compliance with plc and Inc. policy and governance efforts.
- Culture and Talent Development: Champion a culture of innovation, performance excellence, engineering rigor, and mission commitment, and mentor, train, and develop engineering talent at all levels.
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. It requires infrequent travel to other BAE Systems facilities.
Your career journey is unique. Our group offers the opportunity for you to make impactful changes in a challenging and supportive environment that supports diversity and provides flexibility.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Recent engineering leadership experience on large product development programs. Demonstrated understanding of systems‑engineering, product‑development, and lifecycle management principles
- In-depth experience across the engineering lifecycle (i.e. requirements analysis, architecture design/development, integration, verification, sell-off, security accreditation, and maintenance)
- Experience supporting development of complex technical systems and the transition to manufacturing, engineering initiatives, and agile process application.
- Knowledge of Aerospace Industry Standards and Certifications such as AS9145, AS9100D, CMMI V2.0 and familiarity with quality systems
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral presentation skills for interfacing and coordinating with company personnel including senior leadership, cross functional partners, in the Quality, Project Management, Operations and Supply Chain organizations. Excellent communication, stakeholder‑management, and data‑driven reporting skills
- Proven track record of modernizing complex engineering processes and implementing digital‑engineering lifecycles.
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Willingness to travel (as needed) to BAE Systems facilities across the United States for audits, stakeholder engagements, and on‑site workshops.
- Knowledge and experience in product realization process implementation and tailoring
- Knowledge of ES Organizational Processes and Structures
- Knowledge and experience with digitaly native tools, ARAS Innovator, the BAE Systems Data Web Express, Generative AI and/or Stack AI workflows
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137
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.
