Manager IV - Engineering - IC Operations Support

Springfield

Friday, 17 April 2026

Contingent upon contract award to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems and subsequent task orders. Seeking an Engineering Lead (EL) for a dynamic and diverse U.S. Intelligence Communityeffort ensuring seamless execution of critical software and hardware systems. This positionrequires broad knowledge of systems engineering, orbital mechanics, and satellite operations todesign and advance solutions to current Flight Safety challenges. The EL focuses on the qualityand currency of the techniques, procedures, and tools available to flight safety and missionprotection Engineering Analysis (EA) personnel to perform their jobs effectively.As the Engineering Lead, you will apply broad knowledge of systems engineering, orbital mechanics,and satellite operations to design and advance solutions to current Flight Safety challenges. Yourprimary focus will be on ensuring the quality and currency of the techniques, procedures, and toolsavailable to flight safety and mission protection Engineering Analysis (EA) personnel.The position will reside organizationally within the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA)Strategic Capabilities Unit which comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership thatenables the successful delivery of high impact discriminating technologies for our customers’missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continuallearning and execution.What You’ll Do: Leading and directing the development and implementation of engineering solutions toenhance flight safety and mission protection.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate systems engineering, orbitalmechanics, and satellite operations expertise.Analyzing and resolving complex engineering problems related to flight safety and missionprotection.Developing and managing the training regime for EA personnel to ensure proficiency withexisting and nascent tools.Providing technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and analysts.Ensuring compliance with relevant systems engineering processes, including vulnerabilityanalysis and orbit analysis.Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.May access other facilities in various weather conditions.Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. Required Education, Experience, & Skills BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or PhD., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. A current, active TS/ SCI Polygraph security clearance is required. At least seven (7) years of experience in orbital mechanics, including collision avoidance and/or satellite operations analysis. At least three (3) years of experience in U.S. Intelligence Community systems engineering processes, including vulnerability analysis and/or orbit analysis.At least five (5) years of experience in the U.S. Intelligence Community.Relevant project management experience.#LI-SMOOTPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $173023 - $294137Please 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.

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