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FAST Labs is a world-class research organization. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on never been done before challenges. FAST Labs advances science, develops technology, and delivers microelectronics products to solve the toughest challenges for our defense and commercial customers. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES) sector. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DoD/IC/OGA labs and research teams, universities, small businesses and venture firms/accelerators all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation s warfighting mission needs.

We are looking for a senior director to lead the FAST Labs Software & Systems Engineering organization. This highly visible, senior director level position responsible for all aspects of Software & Systems Engineering performance including the application of engineering processes and tools, talent acquisition, talent development and program performance. You will lead a large (130 ) organization through a digital transformation that embraces model-based engineering, DevSecOps and agile development and aligned with the direction of the overarching BAE Systems engineering organization.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and grow a best-in-class team of software and systems engineers that deliver excellent results

• Cultivate engineering and operational excellence through best practices, agile practices, metrics and continuous learning

• Partner with the other business area leaders to ensure business objectives and strategy are achieved

• Attract, retain and grow senior managers and engineering talent to support the business

• Identify, maintain, and develop key skills required to meet business objectives in support of multi-year strategy.

• Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization.

• Establish goals and standards of performance, create budgets, staffing plans, and short and long-term strategic roadmaps/plans.

• Understand industry trends and best practices to ensure BAE Systems develops and maintains the capabilities required to provide technical discriminators.

• Provide technical leadership, leverage and apply modern SW and Systems development technologies (LLMs, Kubernetes, MBSE, Cloud computing, etc), and lead enterprise wide initiatives

• Perform duties as assigned to support shifting business dynamics

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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A Bachelor s Degree in engineering with a minimum of 12 years of engineering management experience.

• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI

• Proven track record of increasing responsibilities in managing organizations of significant complexities, including managing software development projects

• Strong technical background in software or systems engineerin

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of DoD R&D approaches and organizations

• Proven ability to lead a diverse organization across multiple sites

• Knowledge of and experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Proven ability to lead Agile, DevSecOps and digital transformation initiatives

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800

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.

FAST Labs Senior Director of Software and Systems Engineering - $20K Sign On Bonus

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