Technical Director

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.

Looking to make a difference by solving tough, real-world problems? Electronic Systems employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics - from powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet to reducing carbon-dioxide emissions in the cities around the globe. At Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS), you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Our US Controls engineering team is already the leader in safety critical aerospace electronics and high-power electric drive systems for commercial transit. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can too. Come build your career with us.

This individual will be a leader in developing our next generation of flight controls systems for conventional aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility vehicles. The role includes responsibility for building a comprehensive understanding of customer needs, driving internal efforts to mature technology, and creating roadmaps to evolve our products as technology advances.

As the Technical Director for Flight Controls Systems you will:

- Leverage our technical expertise and passion for innovation to develop key customer relationships in both established and emerging markets
- Provide expert technical counsel to influence the customer maturation of requirements, and align a robust technical solution
- Stay current on dynamic technology advances, formulating front-of-market product strategies to influence business growth
- Develop and manage product optimization and capability roadmaps, including transition of disruptive technology into business area capabilities and products
- Develop technical proposals, effectively highlighting the technical/safety/innovative/trusted partner value we provide to our customers
- Assess capabilities of competitor products and technologies, identify and close technology gaps, and develop strategic mitigation plans for our competitive marketspace
- Demonstrate engaged leadership, leading and motivating agile, diverse teams to solve difficult technical problems and perform with excellence
- Establish talent management plans to attract, retain and develop critical skills, including knowledge transfer and mentoring programs
- Work with cross-functional teams to balance resource priorities across multiple projects
- Collaborate strategically with business area and functional leadership to achieve overall business objectives

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. This position is based in Endicott, NY.

Who you are:

- Collaborative: “You love working with a team and receiving input from others.”
- Customer/Client-Oriented: “You’re always anticipating your customer’s needs and working to exceed their expectations.”
- Innovative: “You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster.”

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
- Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field
- 12+ years experience leading the architecture, design, and integration of military and commercial flight controls systems which include hardware, software and actuators.
- Experience driving long-range strategic planning process.
- Knowledge of system safety principles and failure modes and effects analysis techniques.
- Experience defining goals, tracking improvements, improving technologies, and resolving technical and quality problems.
- Experience developing execution plans, budgets, and policies and procedures.
- Experience in full lifecycle development including system requirements, design, system-level integration, validation, and verification.
- Familiar with safety critical development including ARP4754, DO-178B/C and DO-254 or equivalent stringent process requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer interface experience.
- Proven ability to provide technical mentoring to advance both individual and organizational capability.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
- Master’s Degree in related engineering field
- Demonstrated experience understanding aircraft missions and translating these into system use cases and requirements for the development of flight controls systems.
- Experience in Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML or equivalent) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques
- Knowledge in basic Physics, Mechanical Mechanisms, Hydraulics and Electronic Circuits

**Pay Information**
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400

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