Engineering Director II - Strategic Growth & Operational Readiness

Job Description

BAE Systems Inc, Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is a mission-driven aerospace and defense company delivering advanced technologies and solutions in support of national security, space, and defense operations. We are seeking a highly strategic, operationally focused Director of Strategic Growth & Operational Readiness who will report directly to the Vice President of Operations and be an integral part of the Operations Leadership Team. Utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches, this role serves as the primary integration point between Strategic Business Units (SBUs), Strategic Capability Units (SCUs), and Operations to enable the successful execution of enterprise growth initiatives.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the primary liaison between Strategic Business Units (SBUs), Strategic Capability Units (SCUs), and Operations to ensure alignment and coordinated execution of enterprise growth initiatives.
• Lead operational readiness by assessing manufacturing capacity, facilities, supply chain, capital investments, workforce implications, and organizational capabilities required to support future growth.
• Manage relationships with external consulting partners, coordinating operational assessments, strategic planning activities, and implementation of growth recommendations.
• Identify execution risks, operational constraints, and cross-functional dependencies, developing mitigation strategies to support successful implementation.
• Develop executive-level business cases, implementation roadmaps, governance frameworks, and status communications to support executive decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic growth initiatives while ensuring alignment with business objectives, schedules, and investment priorities.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in a related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• 12 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, program management, strategic planning, or business transformation.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives involving executive stakeholders.
• Experience supporting manufacturing expansion, operational growth, capital investment planning, or industrialization initiatives.
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to translate growth strategies into operational execution plans.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influence skills with significant experience presenting to executive leadership.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification
• Degrees in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or Supply Chain; Master's degree

Pay Information
Full-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 Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

Salary : $173,023 - $294,137