Lead engineering teams developing semi-automated test solutions for complex electronics across design verification, production, environmental stress screening, and sustainment. Oversee test stands, interface hardware, and test software while supporting project planning, cost and schedule estimation, workforce development, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires leadership experience in production test environments, familiarity with product development and design-for-test practices, and experience with electronic warfare, RADAR, communications, or missile systems.
Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F- 35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is looking for a Test Solutions Engineering Lead to join our Systems Engineering Department in Totowa, NJ.
This position requires relevant leadership experience to support teams that develop complete test solutions to support semi-automated product testing throughout the product lifecycle, to include Development Design Verification Testing, Production In-Process Testing/Acceptance Test Testing/Environmental Stress Screening, and Sustainment Fault Detection/Fault Isolation Testing to support repair of faulty products returned from the field. Test solutions include test stands, test interface hardware and test software that automates/semi-automates the test environment for complex electronics.
This Test Solutions Engineering Lead must be a motivated team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities and people skills that support collaboration across multiple disciplines within the business. Other responsibilities of this role include assisting with project planning and execution, and management / development of the assigned workforce. The applicant must have successfully demonstrated project and personnel leadership skills in prior assignments.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
#ECSSE
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145049 - $246584
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 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.
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F- 35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is looking for a Test Solutions Engineering Lead to join our Systems Engineering Department in Totowa, NJ.
This position requires relevant leadership experience to support teams that develop complete test solutions to support semi-automated product testing throughout the product lifecycle, to include Development Design Verification Testing, Production In-Process Testing/Acceptance Test Testing/Environmental Stress Screening, and Sustainment Fault Detection/Fault Isolation Testing to support repair of faulty products returned from the field. Test solutions include test stands, test interface hardware and test software that automates/semi-automates the test environment for complex electronics.
This Test Solutions Engineering Lead must be a motivated team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities and people skills that support collaboration across multiple disciplines within the business. Other responsibilities of this role include assisting with project planning and execution, and management / development of the assigned workforce. The applicant must have successfully demonstrated project and personnel leadership skills in prior assignments.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of:
- 10+ Years with BS
- 8+ Years with MS
- 6+ Year with PHD
- Ability to lead engineering teams in a production test environment.
- Working knowledge of the product development life-cycle, Design For Manufacturability, Design for Test, Design for Sustainability, and Test Equipment
- Possess an Active US Government security clearance
- Experience leading development of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communications, and/or Missile systems Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile Systems
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Ability to lead Test Engineers while successfully collaborating with other managers or engineers from other disciplines
- People skills that support collaboration across multiple channels, a good listener, promotes solutions versus problems
- Motivated, team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to estimate cost & schedules and manage projects
- Active DoD clearance
- Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree
#ECSSE
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145049 - $246584
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 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.
BAE Systems, Inc. Burlington, Massachusetts, USA Office
600 District Ave, Burlington, MA, United States, 01803
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