Senior Director of Systems Engineering

4 weeks ago


Rockville, Maryland, United States BAE Systems USA Full time

Job Summary:

The Director of Systems Engineering will lead our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. This role requires a strong customer focus, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to build long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Customer partnership and relationship management across a suite of 30 government and military customers up through SES and O-6 level Navy customer leadership.
  • Leadership and functional management of a team of 350 engineers, scientists, technologists, analysts, and support staff.
  • P&L and full lifecycle program management across two US Navy contracts that total $600m in ceiling and deliver $100m in annual revenue.
  • Execution and continuous improvement of engineering capabilities (people, processes, and infrastructure) including requirements management, architecture management, interface management, system integration, system verification, modeling & simulation, system test, data management, configuration management, software & tools development, system operation, system maintenance & troubleshooting, system safety, system security, and information technology.
  • Delivering year over year orders, revenue, and profit organic growth on assigned programs and contracts.
  • Supporting business development activities that lead to the capture of new programs and contracts with US Navy customers.

Requirements:

  • Minimum education and related/relevant work experience required: BS Degree in Engineering or related field and 15 years of related/relevant work experience.
  • 15+ years of experience and a track record of success in executing large, complex programs including planning and directing execution to meet contractual requirements and deliverables.
  • 15+ years of experience leading/managing large technical and program teams through all phases of the project and system lifecycles.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience presenting to senior leaders and customers.
  • Strong customer focus and track record of success building long-term customer relationships.
  • Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through others.
  • Business acumen mindset, awareness within and outside the business, and ability to develop and execute organic and inorganic growth strategies.
  • Experience working with multi-discipline cross functional teams, utilizing strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proficient in the application of Earned Value Management.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and make sound decisions while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience working with US Navy Strategic Systems Programs in a senior leadership role.
  • MS Degree in Systems Engineering or CSEP/ASEP certification.
  • Project/Program Management certification.

BAE Systems USA:

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.

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.



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