Fast Labs Product Line Chief Research Engineer - Apex (Hybrid)

Job Description

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform most work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed predominantly on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility >50% of the time. To allow employees to balance their work and personal lives, we offer flexible "9/80" work schedules, where employees work nine-hour days with every other Friday off within a two-week pay period.

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We are looking for a Product Line Chief Research Engineers (PLCRE) for the Autonomy, Processing & Exploitation (APEX) product line within FAST Labs. APEX research spans technology thrusts from sensor processing (including communications, position, navigation, and timing, and signal exploitation), through knowledge generation and sense-making, up to tactical and operational level autonomy and decision support for manned, unmanned, and teamed mission applications. Our research drives advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistical signal processing, pushing the boundaries of what is possible through advanced system prototypes and capability demonstrations. We seek to expand and advance our capabilities into full-spectrum, all-domain, all-participant, multi-time-scale applications.

The APEX PLCRE reports to the FAST Labs Chief Engineer and leads the engineering efforts across the product line in support of FAST labs technology research and development across all phases of research project evolution. This leadership includes supporting the establishment, planning, and execution of technology maturation strategies and engineering research and development approaches. The APEX PLCRE guides the application of appropriate engineering rigor and risk-taking naturally associated with advanced R&D, and ensures appropriate technology transition planning for product implementation in the receiving Business Area. Their direct reports include both project engineering managers (PEMs) and research engineers, and their extended team draws as needed from the deep discipline-specific skills provided through the Systems, Software, Hardware, Microelectronics and Integrated Test functional engineering groups. Together this engineering team partners with FAST Labs scientists to conceive, develop, and mature advanced technologies that solve the most challenging problems.

Because this role involves classified and collaborative work, it will require an onsite presence. This position is located in Burlington, MA, and will require periodic travel to other BAE Systems facilities and potentially customer sites. Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as research engineering focal point for all activity within the Product Line portfolio of programs, including strategic planning, bid and proposal support for engineering content, engineering strategy and integrated plans on programs, engineering staffing, issue reporting, and risk and opportunity management

• Partner and collaborate with their Product Line Director and the associated scientists, Tech Area, and functional leads to ensure business/program goals, requirements, and needs are understood and achieved

• Recruit, train, develop, mentor and retain Project Engineering Managers (PEMs) and Research Engineers to meet FAST Labs' technology maturation needs

• Perform supervisory duties in alignment with the business, administering communications, performance, compensation and recognition programs in alignment with business needs, values, and budgets

• Provide timely and accurate staffing and resource forecasts, supporting the efforts of the engineering design disciplines to acquire and satisfy staffing needs

• Ensure preparation, review and approval of competitive engineering bids that are executable, meet established price-to-win targets, and cover defined work scope

• Tailor and apply required and appropriate FAST Labs Engineering process based on the size, scope, complexity, and risk of projects

• Ensure project and product safety are managed in accordance with company policies, procedures, processes, and best practices.

• Improve our work environment by promoting teamwork, wellness, workplace flexibility, actively embracing diversity, modeling inclusive behaviors, and increasing leadership engagement

• Provide coordination among all stakeholders to ensure all necessary reviews are conducted and approvals are received

• Develop and maintain measures related to research engineering performance

• Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization

• Achieve established business and engineering financial targets

• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Strong domain knowledge in one or more technologies and capabilities relevant to APEX (e.g. Statistical signal processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mission planning, autonomy)

• Strong engineering discipline knowledge across core engineering disciplines of Systems, Software, Hardware, Microelectronics

• Active Top Secret security clearance and eligible to obtain SCI is required

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 12+ years' technical experience (MS and 10+ years preferred)

• 10+ years technical / engineering leadership experience including performance management, coaching, mentoring and inspiring a technical staff with diverse experience, technical views, and individual differences

• Proactive attitude and ability to be productive in a dynamic / collaborative / uncertain environment

• Experience with new business acquisition including competitive proposals

• Proven ability to share and transfer technology across organizational boundaries to the benefit of customers and the business

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800

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.

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