Product Line Engineering Lead - Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS)

Job Description
At Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we deliver next‑generation threat‑detection and countermeasure technologies that give our customers unparalleled electronic‑warfare capabilities and enhance mission survivability. We’re innovating for the future—and you can join us. Our flexible work environment lets you help change the world without sacrificing your personal life. Putting customers first is at the core of everything we do, as reflected in our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

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We are seeking a Product Line Engineering Lead (PLEL) to coordinate and manage engineering activities across our Merrimack, New Hampshire, Austin, Texas, and Huntsville, Alabama for one of CEMA’s fastest‑growing product families – Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS). In this role, you will serve as the primary engineering leader for the product line, driving program execution and delivering against schedule, cost, and performance targets; fostering new‑business growth by identifying market opportunities and shaping solution roadmaps; leveraging existing technologies to maximize product reuse; guiding product evolution to incorporate emerging capabilities and customer feedback; and championing continuous improvement of processes, tools, and engineering practices. The PLEL provides engineering leadership throughout all lifecycle phases, from concept and development through sustainment and end‑of‑life. This position reports directly to the CEMA Business Area Engineering Director.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with the Product Line Director and staff to develop and deliver products and systems that meet our customer needs.
• Partner and collaborate across all the disciplines, functions, and business areas to effectively support engineering across the enterprise.
• Meet cost, schedule and technical performance for Product Line projects through their life cycle.
• Ensure preparation and approval of competitive engineering bids that are executable, meet established price-to-win targets, and grow the business.
• Serve as overall customer (internal / external) engineering point of contact for the product line.
• In collaboration with the Product Line leadership team, prepare and communicate Product and Technology Roadmaps that sustain and grow the business.
• Identify and support the development of critical skills and resources.
• Develop and maintain measures related to engineering performance.
• Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization.
• Ensure proper application of process based on the size and complexity of the project.
• Establish goals, performance standards, budgets and staffing plans.
• Improve processes and skills that support programs.

As a leader and supervisor, the PLEL must also:

• Work across organizational boundaries to solve problems and secure resources.
• Recruit, train, develop and retain Program Engineering Managers (PEMs) and teams to meet business needs.
• Perform supervisory duties in alignment with the business.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 16 years of progressive engineering experience, including technical leadership, strategic planning, and innovation
• Active Secret security clearance and eligible to obtain Top Secret/SCI is required
• 10 years of engineering management experience with a track record of managing complex organizations, driving growth, and promoting excellence

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant field with 14 years of progressive engineering experience, including technical leadership, strategic planning, and innovation
• Top Secret / SCI clearance
• Recognized expertise in EO/IR technologies and Advanced Threats, with a deep understanding of latest technologies and trends
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with 10 years of experience building relationships with key stakeholders and driving business outcomes.
• Experience transitioning technology into products, with a strong understanding of business aspects (e.g. finance, operations)
• Experience in implementing product development processes, quality standards, and methodologies (e.g. Agile, AS9145, Digital Engineering) to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370

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 : $169,630 - $288,370