FAST Labs - Sonar and Sensor Research Technology Development Manager (Hybrid)

Job Description This is a proactive posting for future opportunities that BAE Systems regularly fills. The hiring process may be slightly delayed until the new opening becomes available.

FAST Labs™ is the research arm of BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector that develops disruptive technologies to tackle the hardest problems in the Defense and Intelligence Communities. We are seeking a Technology Development Manager (TDM) to join the Sonar and Sensor Research (SSR) team within the BAE Systems FAST Labs organization. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the core technical areas within SSR. These include Acoustic Transducer Development, Advanced Signal Processing, Mission Systems and Payloads, and Underwater Vehicles.

Technology Development Managers partner with Scientists in FAST Labs to lead the design, development, execution, and implementation of algorithms and advanced scientific solutions to complex technical problems. They participate in professional societies, author external publications (like conference papers, presentations, journal articles, and books), develop patents and invention disclosures, speak at external forums, and interact with external partners (industry, government, academia, etc.).

As a TDM within the Sonar and Sensor Research technical area, you will drive key components of the group strategy that, depending on your expertise, may include:

• Exploitation of innovative transducer geometries and the development of novel active and passive transduction materials to advance the state-of-the-art in sonar transducer technology.
• Creating and growing opportunities in maritime signal processing and modeling, shaping targeted opportunities in offensive processing and systems, designing innovative algorithms and systems that provide a leap-ahead in ability to detect, track, localize, navigate, communicate, learn, and predict the future in the maritime theater.
• The design, development, and transition of autonomous maritime mission payloads supporting distributed sensor systems, multi-INT ISR (e.g. acoustics, optical and RF sensing), effects delivery, and seabed, anti-surface, anti-submarine, and mine warfare.
• The development of customized autonomous maritime platforms for special missions, leveraging our team’s specialized facilities and experience developing advanced undersea vehicles.

Technology Development Managers work with peers, scientists, and the program support team within the Autonomy, Processing, and Exploitation (APEX) product line while collaborating with other BAE Systems product lines both inside and outside of FAST Labs. TDMs are the primary lead in external and internal customer engagement to build, win, and execute programs supporting advanced technology R&D and are expected to leverage their position, reputation, and technical expertise to build and maintain relationships with government S&T organizations. Additionally, TDMs help define and advance the group’s technical and programmatic roadmaps, while maintaining alignment across the broader product line, business area, and corporation at large.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, or an on-site format. Based on multiple factors, remote work may be a possibility for this position, at the discretion of the business.
#LI-KS1Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typical minimum professional research experience for this position is 10+ years with a bachelor’s degree, 8+ years with a master’s degree, or 6+ years with a Doctorate, including 3+ years of research management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or mathematics
• Experience leading or contributing to government-sponsored research and development programs for government laboratories and agencies such as DARPA, ONR, NAVSEA, and NAVAIR
• Experience as a project lead for a medium research effort (5-10 people) with a small amount of content from outside of candidate’s main area of expertise
• US DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency the design, development, execution, and implementation of novel, state-of-the-art scientific solutions to complex technical problems
• Ability to coordinate technical project performance with program leadership
• Significant contributions to proposals and participation in generation of technical baselines
• Experienced in defining, proposing, and leading independent research and development efforts
• Independent identification of opportunities and gathering of resources to capture new business
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting technical research to a large audience
• Demonstrated collaboration with internal/external customers for transition to production
• Recognized expertise among external peers in specialty
• Experienced in bidding and winning new business
• US DoD Top Secret clearance

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.
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.