Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Hardware Development Lead to work in our Nashua, NH location.

Do you want to be part of a team creating cutting edge, disruptive technologies that enable our military systems to protect our warfighters on land, at sea, and in the air? Our mission at BAE Systems is to "protect those who protect us." Are you a leader willing to take on that challenge?

The BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions Hardware Engineering organization is seeking a proven leader with Electrical Engineering or Firmware experience to manage the development of our next generation of Electronic Systems. This is state-of-the-art work surrounded by talented and dedicated professionals that embrace the challenge.

We innovate. We deliver. Our teams make new capabilities real. We give our military and commercial customers the decisive "edge" with a full range of products, including advanced electronics, security, and information technology solutions. Our products encompass a wide range of technologies including complex digital electronics, RF and analog circuits, and FPGA/firmware development.

In this role, your Responsibilities include:

Leading multi-discipline, state-of-the- art hardware teams of 15 to 20+ people through the hardware engineering design and development
Employing your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment in technical areas
Leading critical design review activities for program success
Communicating essential information and coordinating with other engineering disciplines, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management
Developing program schedules, earned value criteria, and productivity metrics for efficient performance
Ensuring the established Hardware Development Process is implemented successfully
Supporting important program capture and proposal teams with hardware baselines that include development and cost/scheduling estimating
Working with Project Technical Leads to determine program staffing needs and "right person/right job"
Providing inputs on personnel performance

Strong technical leaders with passion, integrity, and ability to solve complex problems are needed. This leadership role gives you the critical ownership of engineering technical, cost, schedule, and execution. This is your opportunity to lead, to shape, and to provide your enthusiasm and expertise to a multi-disciplined team focused on delivering best-in-class capabilities and performance. You will be working collaboratively with Project Technical Leads and Program Management to ensure overall program success. In this important leadership role you will effectively communicate program status to internal customers, senior leadership, and the external customer. Is this the challenge and opportunity for you?
We hope you are that leader.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. 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.
**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Experienced in Hardware Engineering Leadership of multidiscipline teams, combined with an Electrical Engineering background focused on Digital Design, Circuit Card Assembly Design, or FPGA Design.
History of leading the development of Digital/Mixed signal circuit card designs, which incorporate embedded processors, FPGA's, DDR memory, and high speed serial interfaces, from requirements through design verification
Candidates must have a BSEE or related field with at least 8 to 10 years of experience
Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment
Excellent problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
Experience with leading multi-disciplined engineering teams through various phases of the hardware product lifecycle is important.
Experience presenting technical information to program teams and/or peers
Technical design experience in an Electrical or Firmware realms
Ability to lead others to closure
Eligible for DOD Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Active Secret Clearance
Earned Value Management or Cost Account Management Experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118129 - $200864

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 Electronic Systems is the global innovator behind 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.