Systems Engineering Strategy Lead - PGSS Programs

Job Description
See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from providing the latest technologies in Smart Munitions sensor solutions 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 are innovating for the future. In addition, 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®.”

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In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to successfully execute their precision strike missions. We are a fast-growing business, partnering with end-use customers to design, prototype, and deploy some of the coolest capabilities that have a direct impact on warfighter today!

We are seeking a Systems Engineering ‘Strategy Lead’ that will directly support the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line systems engineering director. The selected candidate will be required to be highly versed in the systems engineering life cycle, assist the director on all necessary staffing and personnel actions, and coordinate activities of seven separate SE Section Managers across the entire PGSS portfolio. Currently, this team is comprised of over 80 systems engineers, located in our facilities in southern New Hampshire and Huntsville, Alabama. The PGSS Product line is responsible for key franchise programs such as the Advance Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) and the Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) System, along with our ‘Market Expansion’ portfolio of programs which lead our efforts to develop various RF and IR Seeker technologies to meet the future needs of our warfighters. The systems engineering discipline is critical to the product development of new and modernized guidance systems. The selected candidate will be ‘all things strategy’ for our PGSS systems engineering team charged to develop requirements, monitor design, complete test and verification, deliver, and support critical mission capabilities.

We are interested in candidates with people leadership, project management, and design experience, who have had a role in new development and/or established programs. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical aptitude and leadership skills. Experience leading systems engineers within multi-disciplined engineering teams through all phases of a program development lifecycle is important, as the individual will be able to influence program execution and mentor engineers.

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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

active Secret clearance required Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline (Master's preferred) 10+ years of experience after the date for the completion of your Bachelor’s degree, or 8+ years of experience after the date for the completion of your Master’s Degree Experience as a systems engineering lead on one or more successful projects in the defense industry (US Army, US Navy) Experience in all phases of the systems engineering product life cycle to include requirements development, systems design monitoring, systems integration, test and verification efforts. Experience working with multidiscipline engineering teams Experience presenting technical information to program teams and/or customers

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) domain
• Experience with guidance and control technical aspects of weapons system development
• Previous People Manager experience
• An understanding of digital engineering and ‘cloud based’ development efforts and desire to enhance this capability
• Experience with selected GenAI Tools

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.