Senior Director of Strategy & Engineering

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced director-level strategist and chief engineer to join our Integrated Defense Solutions team in an exciting program supporting the U.S. Navy's next generation of strategic deterrence. Serving as our Senior Director of Strategy and Engineering reporting into the Senior Director of Operations, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technologists in developing our strategic plan and ensuring the implementation of a well-planned systems engineering approach to requirements definition, architecture and interface definition, system integration, verification, and test for current and future large-scale missile systems. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team enabling our Nation's technological superiority on strategic missions through development of advanced concepts and initiatives throughout the systems lifecycle.
As Senior Director of Strategy, you will:

• Develop and execute strategic plans that lead to delivered and usable innovations.
• Conduct internal and external workshops to identify challenges and propose innovative solutions.
• Lead and support discussions with the Government to validate and prioritize innovations resulting in an Innovation and Technology Insertion Strategy, Roadmap, and Tactical Execution Plan.
• Manage local investment budget of $4m - $5m annually.
• Hire and manage staff to execute investment initiatives. Proactively reach out across the I&S sector and adjacent sectors to identify collaboration and technology-sharing opportunities.
• Develop and deploy AI/ML-enabled and digital engineering capabilities to streamline engineering activities, improve quality, and reduce labor and timelines associated with engineering processes ("AI/ML for Engineering").
• Assemble, lead, and manage high-performance teams focused on developing innovative solutions to complex mission and business challenges. Perform hiring and personnel management for Innovations and Technology Insertion department staff.
• Provide support and advocacy for adoption of digital engineering capabilities and tailor digital engineering processes to fit the program/mission environment, constraints, and delivery schedule.
• Provide leadership as the primary point of command and control for AI/ML capabilities in the SSP program. This includes overseeing "AI/ML for Engineering," "Engineering for AI/ML," AI/ML technology leadership, and guiding AI/ML investments.
• Provide support and advocacy for adoption of Agile management techniques and Agile Engineering techniques on the SPP program. Tailor Agile processes to fit the SSP program environment, constraints, and delivery schedule.
• Lead AI/ML and digital engineering working groups, investments, and training activities that directly support the SSP program and, when feasible, the IDS Business Unit and I&S sector.
• As requested by leadership, support I&S, IDS, and SSP in capturing new business by developing and executing strategic plans, engaging in customer and opportunity shaping, and providing engineering and technical data to capture teams.

As a Chief Engineer, you will:

• Lead the technical performance of systems engineering, integration, and test functions in support of advanced programs under the direction, and in-collaboration with, Program leadership.
• In this role, you will provide engineering and scientific leadership in performing technical analysis, trade studies, research, development, and test and evaluation to lead system definition and realization activities, resolve issues, and make recommendations regarding enhanced capabilities.
• Under your technical leadership, a large team of engineers and scientist (500+) will utilize digital engineering and model-based systems engineering to perform operational concept development, feasibility studies, design, development and evaluation of hardware and software for new designs, modifications, and upgrades of Naval weapon systems and system of systems.
• Provide sound engineering principles and disciplined guidance to ensure successful execution of technical plans and goals while communicating effectively with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning operational and design decisions, technical risk identification and mitigation, definition and achievement of requirements, and overall end-to-end systems engineering process definition and oversight that results in successful definition and realization of large-scale systems.
• Provide leadership for external AI/ML and Systems Engineering working groups, government-sponsored events, and workshops (e.g., NDIA, INCOSE).
• As requested by leadership, assist I&S and IDS personnel with developing and delivering RFIs, whitepapers, and proposals.
• As requested by leadership, assist I&S and IDS personnel with Digital Engineering, Model-Based Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and Agile Systems Engineering innovations and challenges.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master of Science in Engineering and minimum of 15 years of related experience
• Possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI designation
• Proven experience successfully leading system engineering activities on highly complex programs as a Chief Engineer
• Proven experience developing and successfully executing short- and long-term strategic plans that leverage cutting edge technology
• Demonstrated success partnering with customers to understand critical challenges, shape customer requirements, develop innovative solutions, and manage execution of solutions through implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead multi-disciplinary teams in complex strategic planning and systems engineering.
• Demonstrated success leading major digital engineering transformation initiatives across a 500+ person organizations
• Experience conducting technology research, analysis, trade studies, solution down-selection, development, and delivery related to Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and AI/ML.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with demonstrated experience communicating with executive and senior customer leadership
• Experience developing and presenting material for external industry working groups, events, and conferences

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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.