Job Description
Exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us , BAE Systems Fast Labs innovates next generation capabilities for the warfighter. Through technology development programs funded by Science and Technology (S&T) /Research & Development (R&D) organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense, our R&D teams fearlessly innovate and collaborate across the enterprise to create game-changing capabilities for the warfighter. On this team, you ll have the opportunity to develop and mature advanced technology capabilities in the areas of cyber and Electronic Warfare (EW).
BAE Systems FAST Labs RF, Electronics, Cyber (R3) Converged Solutions (CS) Technical Area is growing rapidly. Ranging from the next generation of new RF/cyber algorithms to demonstration of advanced EW capabilities in integrated systems at government ranges, CS has established itself as an industry leader in the development of cutting-edge technologies. With this growth, CS is seeking a Technology Development Manager (TDM) to help execute the strategy to an expanded future state. Through innovative R&D and customer program collaboration, your work will help enable the rapid development and fielding of effects across the RF/cyber spectrum for next generation mission support. Our aim is to reduce the timeline to cross the valley of death between disruptive R&D technologies and their operational use.
Our TDMs combine aspects of Program Managers with aspects of Scientists to execute a portion of a product line s strategic plan by capturing and executing sponsored research programs. As a CS TDM, you will have the opportunity to create research programs that advance technology for purposes of providing discriminating capabilities in the cyber and EW mission areas and ensure transition of research efforts into BAE Systems Business Area s products and services. You will be an integral part of technical teams executing specific programs to meet customer mission needs. You will also lead new business shaping, pursuits and capture of follow-up work via routine engagements with current and potential customers by establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to our customers.
The TDM will report to the CS Technical Group Lead (TGL) and will be based in our Merrimack, NH facility. Alternative location could be based in our Arlington, VA or Burlington, MA facilities for the right candidate. This position will require ~25% travel; primarily to the National Capital Region (NCR), Dayton OH, and other CONUS locations. Infrequent OCONUS travel may be required.
Responsibilities for this role include:
Transitioning technology development programs over the valley of death internally and externally
Contributing to the development of the portfolio strategy to pursue R&D funding to achieve annual growth
Lead and shape captures and proposals, expanding our existing technology baseline in alignment with the RF, Electronics, and Cyber (R3) strategy and vision
Significant customer interaction, initiating customer contact to create new business opportunities at DoD research and development organizations such as DARPA, AFRL, ONR, ARL as well as non-traditional R&D organizations
Collaboration across the larger BAE Systems organization to facilitate the development and transition of game-changing cyber and RF technologies
Principal Investigator for Cyber/EW programs, executing technical direction and guiding teams in executing complex research projects that regularly involving multiple technical fields
Defining, proposing, and leading independent technical research and development efforts
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format . A large portion of the time will be spent working on-site; with a smaller portion allowed remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance and ability to obtain SCI & SAP
Experience in new DOD and/or IC R&D business capture, such as proposal writing; preferred if experience leading proposal efforts
Thorough understanding of the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community structure and governance processes; and experience with management, administration, and oversight of SAPs
Experience translating ambiguous ideas from customers into executable technology development efforts
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical research to large audiences
Ability to clearly articulate and document customer vision, direction, and technical detail into actionable tasks to junior scientists and engineers
Understanding of electronic warfare, communications, SIGINT, cyber, and electronics markets as well as R&D customer
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience executing and supervising the execution of R&D internal and external activities
Practical understanding of product development and the DoD product development lifecycle
Highly experienced in facilitation and cross-organization communications
Experience with resource planning, staff development, and management reporting
Demonstrated capacity to reach across disparate technical domains to create novel solutions
Experience with RF hardware and software systems, common industry architectures, and/or software defined radios
Experience with multiple programming and scripting languages (C, C , Matlab, Python, Bash, etc)
Experience with low-level software architectures
Embedded system vulnerability discovery and exploitation experience
Ability to build and maintain relationships within business areas and customer community
Experience in reviewing and approving Basis of Estimates and proposals including assessment of associated risks and opportunitie
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
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 - Technology Development Manager - Advanced Cyber/RF Capabilities Transition
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