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Would you like to lead a team to solve challenging problems that deliver enhanced capabilities to our military service personnel? Does being a part of the team creating industry-leading military GPS products excite you? Then navigate your way to BAE Systems Inc. Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

BAE Systems is currently looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on building up the military Airborne Products and advancing the Hardware Technologies for the NSS Organization. This position offers abundant opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of NSS GPS technology and architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team environment to develop the world's most cutting-edge navigation solutions. Candidates should have a solid understanding of hardware development approach, transition to production, qualification testing practices, a proven track record of leading teams either directly or indirectly to achieve complex design objectives and a passion to help coach and mentor Hardware Engineers to grow. At BAE systems, we develop capabilities for our warfighters to outpace the continual evolution of the threat environment or as we say within BAE Systems, 'We protect those who protect us'.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a group of Hardware Engineers, providing them with technical mentoring, career guidance and performance feedback. As the team leader you will be responsible for the overall performance of the team to meet the objectives of the business. To shape and grow the team you will be integral in interviewing and hiring new team members and ensuring staffing levels and skill sets are aligned with the programs and business needs. You will be an engaged member of the Engineering Leadership Team and expected to work closely with other discipline Team Leaders, Program Managers, and business development to influence roadmaps and understand customer and market needs. You will leverage your technical skills to ensure our design, implementations, and sustainment solutions meet and exceed our customers' expectations. You will also have opportunities for technical engagement in architecture and design reviews, strategic initiative implementation, bid and proposal development, next generation solution planning and other areas that align with your skills and career aspirations.

As a committed leader within Hardware Engineering, you will help guide Engineers in their career advancement as well as push development initiatives and best practices across the discipline. We also expect all our leaders to set positive examples for working across boundaries, helping out others, and celebrating successes to create the ideal culture and work environment for our teams to thrive in. Our organization focuses on career development of our Hardware Engineers and advancement of the craft of Hardware Engineering. You will work alongside other highly motivated Engineers passionate about creating new products and protecting our military service personnel.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline, or Masters of Science

• Current US Citizenship is required.

• Have the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

• Experience in a people manager role or a matrix leader role on a development project

• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working with GPS technologies.

• Hardware Design experience.

• Product Transition to Production Experience.

• Experience in overall successful project execution and oversight.

• Experience creating project plans and setting up project schedules.

• Experience identifying, hiring, and training staff for project execution.

• Experience in supporting pursuit activities, including bids and proposals.

• Ability to guide employees through complicated or difficult situations effectively and professionally.

• Experience presenting to technical audiences.

• Highly motivated to solve complex problems and continuously improve.

• Existing Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $127900 - $217400

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.

Hardware Engineering Manager

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