Electronic Warfare Tech Director

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.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
ECS is looking for a Technical Director to develop and drive technical strategy aligned with emerging customer needs. These needs span beyond ECS and impact other business areas and the ES Sector requiring cross-business collaboration to be successful. As Tech director you will:

• Lead new product development of next generation RFEW technologies
• Define and lead the implementation of advanced threat detection, classification, and response technologies in the RFEW domain - including but not limited to cognitive and adaptive techniques
• Develop and own technical road maps integrating current programs with R&D programs to provide holistic technical direction
• Collaborate with our R&D organization to facilitate the transition of game-changing RF technology
• Collaborate across business areas and sectors to grow the business
• Build relationships with government partners, in particular Navy partners, to establish and grow RFEW opportunities
• Develop technical white papers and presentations internally and externally
• Lead technical discussions with current and potential customers driving business growth

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of experience or the equivalent.
• Experience collaborating with government and prime contractor acquisition offices and warfighters to develop RF electronic warfare technology solutions to address their missions
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business boundaries to maximize enterprise synergy, leverage, and growth
• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate a technical vision to customers, business leadership, and team members
• Experience with all aspects of the new business capture process
• Strong understanding of ECS missions, technologies, and customers
• Active Top Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience developing product and/or technology roadmaps to capture future technology needs
• Experience with research and development programs and technology transition
• Experience in Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations
• Top Secret / SCI clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370
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.