Engineering Discipline Manager

Location: Endicott, New York, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description
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.

Looking to make a difference by solving tough, real-world problems? Electronic Systems employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet to reducing carbon-dioxide emissions in the cities around the globe. At Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS), you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Our US Controls engineering team is already the leader in safety critical aerospace electronics and high-power electric drive systems for commercial transit. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can too. Come build your career with us.

This individual will be a leader in managing and developing our engineering staff to create the next generation of flight and engine controls systems for conventional aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility vehicles.

As an Engineering Discipline Manager you will:

• Provide technical guidance and oversight to a team of engineers, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to deliver high-quality products and services
• Develop and maintain technical expertise in a specific engineering discipline, staying current with industry trends and advancements
• Demonstrate engaged leadership, leading and motivating agile teams to solve difficult technical problems and perform with excellence
• Establish talent management plans to attract, retain and develop critical skills, including knowledge transfer and mentoring programs
• Work with cross-functional teams to balance resource priorities across multiple projects
• Collaborate strategically with business area and functional leadership to achieve overall business objectives
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that engineering projects and products meet quality and reliability standards.

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. This position is based in Endicott, NY.

Who you are:

• Collaborative: “You love working with a team and receiving input from others.”
• Customer/Client-Oriented: “You’re always anticipating your customer’s needs and working to exceed their expectations.”
• Innovative: “You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster.”

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field
• 8+ years experience leading the architecture, design, and integration of military and commercial flight controls, egnine controls, mission systems which include hardware, software and firmware.
• Previous experience in project leadership role or functional management
• Demonstrated ability to achieve cost, cycle time, customer and engineering process objectives
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and motivate technical teams
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and coordinate with other functions and customers
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Experience in full lifecycle systems development including requirements, design, implementation, integration and verification
• Working knowledge of commercial and military systems, hardware, and software development processes and procedures
• Desire to continuously improve engineering processes and standards

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s Degree in related engineering field
• 2+ years of engineering management experience
• Experience in Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques
• Experience leading safety critical projects (ie, flight controls, engine controls, propulsion controls) - Experience with Requirements Development/Management (ie, DOORS, Jama) and Configuration Management (ie, Atlassian) tools
• Familiarity with industry standards such as DO-178B/C, DO-254 and ARP4754
• Experience with HW/SW/Systems integration
• Experience with Requirements Based Verification
• Strong mentoring, coaching and influential leadership skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

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, 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ 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.

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.