Technical Director - ACES Product Line (ON-SITE & Relocation Available)

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 strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. As part of our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Engineering team, you’ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who architect, design, develop, build, integrate, test, and support products and systems that enable our service men and women to execute their missions and return home safely. CEMA provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

We are looking for a self-motivated engineering leader to join our technical leadership team in the Advanced Compact Electronic Warfare Systems product line as a Technical Director. As a Technical Director, you will partner with our business development team and business area leads to engage with customers, and support development of technical solutions that meet our customer needs. The technical director will also lead architecture trade studies to support new business capture, respond to customer requests for information, and author white papers, and technical volumes for proposals. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of 12+ Years with BS
- Possess an Active US Government security clearance (with ability to possess TS)
- Technical leader (Chief Engineer, Project Engineering Manager, or equivalent)
- Experience in developing system architectures from concept to implementation
- Experience in capturing, documenting, and deriving requirements for RF systems
- Familiarity with RF system modeling tools and techniques
- Cross discipline experience integrating hardware, software, and firmware
- Experience in generating / presenting technical information to multi-tiered audiences, including internal leadership and customers
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 5 years of experience as a Chief Engineer or equivalent leading development of Electronic Warfare systems
- Experience leading development of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communications, and/or Missile systems Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile Systems
- Experience with Model based systems engineering tools, such as DOORS and MagicDraw
- Experience leading RF transceiver development and test, with a focus on embedded systems integration and testing
- Experience working with defense customers and end users.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.