F-35 Product Line Test Lead

Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing from our strengths, we’re innovating for the future. And 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®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Product Line Test Lead to support the F-35 Solutions product line, which is within our Electronic Combat Solutions business area. The F-35 Product Line develops state of the art Electronic Warfare and Radar Warning systems for the F-35.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

• Drive test strategy, initiatives and capability and bring them to life for the product line. Understand the system impacts of various types of testing and use statistical analysis with respect to yields and other metrics to make improvements while balancing quality. Develop and drive preventative maintenance plans for all test equipment including wearables.
• Be the key Interface for the product line and engage with engineering SMEs, Systems, Hardware, Integrated Test Engineer (ITE), IT, Product Line/Business Area Test Leads to influence testing methodologies and concepts and work with cross-functional teams to drive improvements with digital tools.
• Map System level CONOPS to system and sub-system testing requirements and test plans for production, understand how to translate operational requirements and functional specifications into appropriate ”built right” test strategies and testable operational metrics.
• To participate as an approver in test architecture reviews and proposals. Provide recommendations, review and critique test solutions to drive optimal test solutions strategy.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and capability in the evaluation of operational suitability, with emphasis on reliability, maintainability, availability, and logistic supportability of test equipment and infrastructure.
• Develop return on investment for affordability enhancements and improvements and work with cross functional team and program management office on incorporation into program baselines
• Lead test portion of Independent Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (iMRA).
• Drive Operations involvement in Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Transition to Production/Certification for Production test solutions along with other gate reviews. Ensure an emphasis on testability, production test efficiencies, and incorporation of factory fit requirements.
• Mentor, lead, coach all test engineering team members, inclusive of Exempt Test Engineers and Nonexempt Test Technicians and develop a team of manufacturing and test engineers capable of executing to the testing plan with innovation ability, engineering knowledge, and proven core competence.
• Apply lean principles to achieve continuous improvement in the areas of process, quality, cost, manufacturing throughput, and first-pass-yield for testing.
• Capable of developing program integrated master schedules and executing to cost and schedule baselines.
• Able to interface with suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to improve results of supplier product testing and thereby improve supplier quality.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Significant experience in manufacturing and test
• Strong attention to detail with proven organizational and follow-through skills
• Demonstrates strong ownership mindset, holding self and team accountable for performance, execution, and achieving organizational goals
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees.
• Eagerness to operate in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Proven track record of delivering low volume high mix products.
• Previously managed manufacturing technical operations/manufacturing and test engineering teams, with a mix of experience managing hardware and software activities.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Salary : $130,355 - $221,603