Engineering Manager III – Tactical Electronics FPGA Development

Job Description

Lead the Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES), Tactical Electronics FPGA Development Team at BAE Systems, Space & Missions Systems (SMS) - a group of motivated problem solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a commitment to the missions we enable. We're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future of BAE Systems SMS.

We're seeking a collaborative, action-oriented leader for our Tactical Electronics FPGA Development Team. This position requires a desire to lead people and a desire to improve the way BAE Systems SMS executes. The Engineering Manager will lead a team of ~30 FPGA development engineers. This person will report directly to the Tactical Electronics Engineering Manager and work closely with the EES Director and the other EES Engineering Managers.

This position will support programs in the Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit, which delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to learn and grow as a leader of people, work closely with other leaders across the company, get visibility into what’s going on across BAE Systems SMS portfolio of programs, and to make a difference in future success.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage the EES Tactical Electronics FPGA Development Team.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Space-based FPGA Development Team.
• Manage employee hiring, growth, and retention.
• Define performance expectations, conduct performance assessments, perform salary reviews and promotions, and support recognition programs.
• Ensure the team has the appropriate processes and tools in place to meet needs of programs and compliance with approved standards.
• Work with the FPGA Team and Engineering Leadership to implement AI tools aligned with the needs of the FPGA Engineers and the company.
• Facilitate adoption and continuous improvement of FPGA design/verification reuse IP libraries to improve program execution.
• On as needed basis, lead teams to resolve critical business, programmatic, or technical issues.
• Appropriately staff programs, initiatives, IRADs, capital projects, new business activities and other efforts.
• Proactively engage programs to prevent and address issues.
• Anticipate and ensure talent and skill mix of the team are in sync with the needs of programs and new business development organizations.
• Ensure engineers and designers are appropriately trained to meet needs of programs as well as employee career goals.
• Communicate relevant higher-level information to department personnel.
• Make defendable decisions, often with minimal information, and then re-evaluate, adapt, and update as things evolve and change.
• Identify IRAD and company overhead improvement efforts that would benefit our programs and our teams, and secure funding for these activities.
• Optimize all the above within the allocated overhead budget.
• Define the vision, purpose, and objectives for the department that aligns with higher-level corporate strategies and objectives and implement individual efforts to realize that vision and purpose.
• Ensure that all business is conducted with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations as well as company policies and directives.
• 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, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

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 Engineering or a related technical field is required 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.
• A history of performance illustrating skills in being a self-starter, having excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to apply sound leadership/management principles to an organization of high performing engineers developing electronics throughout the full lifecycle from proposal through delivery.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making (related to cost, schedule, technical and risk), and closure skills (dedication to close open items/issues).
• Digital system partitioning and advanced function implementation in FPGAs. Excellent design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems.
• Expertise in VHDL/Verilog. Proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, AMD/Xilinx tools and Modelsim/Questa simulator is a plus.
• Experience throughout the entire FPGA development lifecycle from concept, architecture, requirements definition/flow down, design, verification, integration, and test.
• Electronic circuit design and electronic systems background.
• Experience in developing specifications, cost, schedule, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs.
• Solid presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to widely varying audiences.

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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

• Familiarity with Signal Processing algorithms and DSP techniques.
• Experience with AI Tools and Processes associated with FPGA development.
• Experience with cybersecurity topics/techniques.
• Space or military experience.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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 : $153,377 - $260,743