BAE Systems

Job Description

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 – a developer of defense, space, and commercial electronics. 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.

BAE Systems FAST Labs RF/Cyber organization is in pursuit of a Senior Software Product Manager to lead our development of cutting-edge embedded software applications for DoD applications. In this role, the individual will collaboratively develop the vision and product roadmap for our RF/cyber applications, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, ES business areas, and external customers. This role is an opportunity to shape and guide development of innovative, game-changing applications, working with a team of world class scientists and engineers to solve the hardest problems we can find.

As Product Manager for embedded RF/cyber applications, this individual will lead creation and execution of the product strategy, developing the vision for capabilities and turning that vision into reality. The successful applicant will be a motivated, entrepreneurial leader with experience in developing, deploying and supporting software products and working with an impact-focused internal and external customer base to bring these applications to the field. They will have strong technical acumen, customer management, leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be a leader that can balance both the technical and business needs with the leadership needs of the team focusing on developing talent, inspiring others, communicating and collaborating across diverse teams.

Key aspects of this role:

• Develop product roadmaps and refine the product vision in alignment with company goals and user needs, bringing a
• Engage with stakeholders across cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software solutions.
• Manage the workflow and resources of developing multiple products within the portfolio, while tailoring agile practices to fit the team's unique project requirements.
• Leverage your knowledge of digital signal processing, embedded systems, and software product development approaches to drive the creation of innovative solutions.
• Organize and lead the team to deliver game-changing capabilities while navigating and managing the inherent complexities of our projects.

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

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance, ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP clearances
• Bachelor's Degree with 12+ years of experience in software product development, fielding, and sustainment/upgrades.
• Experience with formulating a product/portfolio strategy for a motivated but diverse user community and implementing action plans to achieve goals
• An agile mindset with the ability to adapt processes to meet the unique needs of the team and projects.
• Exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in managing complex software development projects.
• Experience collaborating across functions responsible for product development including engineering and program management
• Strong Business Acumen and presence at the leadership level
• Highly tuned interpersonal skills: Skilled at influencing and shaping others’ behavior and performance
• Familiar with tools for configuration management, issue tracking, and deployment of software applications across multiple stakeholders

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Hands-on experience with digital signal processing, embedded systems, and development of software products for constrained processing environments
• Practical understanding of product development and the DoD product development lifecycle.
• Experience implementing development process updates to improve efficiency and effectiveness in a highly regulated product environment
• Experience and demonstrated success in capture of DoD development opportunities.
• Experience with resource planning, staff development and management reporting.
• Experienced in reviewing and approving scoping and costing work scope and developing proposals including assessment of associated risks and opportunities, applicability to the near-mid-long term group strategy, and relevancy to transition partners

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370

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.