Engineering Manager IV – Ground Systems

Job Description
The Engineering Manager IV provides senior technical leadership within the Software & Ground Systems (SGS) organization, driving the design, development, integration, and sustainment of complex satellite ground systems. This role emphasizes technical engineering excellence, system architecture leadership, and cross-domain engineering integration, while still supporting organizational strategy and execution. The position is 25% indirect / 75% direct.

The Engineering Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and engineering leadership required to deliver high-impact, mission-critical technologies. Our teams value innovation, strong engineering rigor, and disciplined execution across the full engineering lifecycle.

What You’ll Do:

- Serve as a senior technical authority on satellite ground system architectures, including mission management, TT&C, data processing pipelines, cloud-native ground architectures, and system sustainment.
- Lead engineering teams in requirements development, system design, interface definition, verification/validation, and readiness reviews across multiple programs.
- Provide deep engineering expertise to programs within the Ground Systems & Services (GSS) business unit, including evaluation of system performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Drive engineering excellence through adoption of modern software engineering practices, including Agile development, DevSecOps pipelines, automated test frameworks, and continuous integration.
- Guide system engineers and software teams in root-cause analysis and corrective action via Failure Review Boards, After Action Reviews, and technical risk management processes.
- Lead or contribute to architecture definition, technical baselines, engineering trades, technology roadmaps, and prototype or demonstration efforts.
- Support new business pursuits by developing technical concepts, architectures, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), technical volumes, and customer-facing engineering presentations.
- Mentor and develop engineering talent, shaping technical capabilities, reviewing engineering artifacts, and ensuring technical rigor across the department.
- Ensure engineering execution aligns with corporate quality, security, and compliance requirements, including adherence to program cost/schedule baselines and Earned Value Management expectations.
- Maintain close engineering collaboration across departments, Strategic Business Units, and mission partners to ensure seamless cross-discipline integration.
- Perform other technical or leadership duties as required.
- Serve as a senior technical authority on satellite ground system architectures, including mission management, TT&C, data processing pipelines, cloud-native ground architectures, and system sustainment.
- Lead engineering teams in requirements development, system design, interface definition, verification/validation, and readiness reviews across multiple programs.
- Provide deep engineering expertise to programs within the Ground Systems & Services (GSS) business unit, including evaluation of system performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Drive engineering excellence through adoption of modern software engineering practices, including Agile development, DevSecOps pipelines, automated test frameworks, and continuous integration.
- Guide system engineers and software teams in root-cause analysis and corrective action via Failure Review Boards, After Action Reviews, and technical risk management processes.
- Lead or contribute to architecture definition, technical baselines, engineering trades, technology roadmaps, and prototype or demonstration efforts.
- Support new business pursuits by developing technical concepts, architectures, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), technical volumes, and customer-facing engineering presentations.
- Mentor and develop engineering talent, shaping technical capabilities, reviewing engineering artifacts, and ensuring technical rigor across the department.
- Ensure engineering execution aligns with corporate quality, security, and compliance requirements, including adherence to program cost/schedule baselines and Earned Value Management expectations.
- Maintain close engineering collaboration across departments, Strategic Business Units, and mission partners to ensure seamless cross-discipline integration.
- Perform other technical or leadership duties as required.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
- Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management.
- Demonstrated experience managing cost and schedule baselines.
- Ability to self-start, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to apply sound leadership and management principles to an organization of high performing software and systems engineers.
- Relevant work experience with end-to-end software development practices and processes including Agile methodologies.
- Ability to operate at the system level and interface to all engineering disciplines and organizations.
- Relevant work experience demonstrating knowledge of software engineering with DoW, intel community, and/or NASA customers.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant business environments.
- Influencing, communication and team skills will be critical to successful execution of the duties of the position.
#LI-AP1 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Prior experience working in and with controlled, classified security environments.
- Prior engineering functional management experience.
- Degree in Software, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Knowledge of ground hardware utilized in support of on-orbit satellite missions.
- Certified Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137

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 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.