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BAE Systems, Inc. · 22 hours ago

Technical Director - Engine Controls Systems

Endicott, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$153K/yr - $261K/yr

12+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company. The Technical Director for Engine Controls Systems will lead the development of next-generation flight control systems, manage customer relationships, and drive technology maturation efforts.

Defense & Space

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leverage our technical expertise and passion for innovation to develop key customer relationships in both established and emerging markets

Provide expert technical counsel to influence the customer maturation of requirements, and align a robust technical solution

Stay current on dynamic technology advances, formulating front-of-market product strategies to influence business growth

Develop and manage product optimization and capability roadmaps, including transition of disruptive technology into business area capabilities and products

Develop technical proposals, effectively highlighting the technical/safety/innovative/trusted partner value we provide to our customers

Assess capabilities of competitor products and technologies, identify and close technology gaps, and develop strategic mitigation plans for our competitive marketspace

Demonstrate engaged leadership, leading and motivating agile teams to solve difficult technical problems and perform with excellence

Establish talent management plans to attract, retain and develop critical skills, including knowledge transfer and mentoring programs

Work with cross-functional teams to balance resource priorities across multiple projects

Collaborate strategically with business area and functional leadership to achieve overall business objectives

Qualification

FADEC systemsSystem safety principlesDigital EngineeringAgile MindsetModel Based Systems EngineeringTechnical mentoringCustomer interface experienceCustomer-orientedCommunicationCollaborativeInnovative

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field

12+ years experience leading the architecture, design, and integration of military and commercial full authority digital engine controls (FADEC) systems which include hardware, firmware, and software including cyber related requirements

Experience driving long-range strategic planning process including creating technology and product roadmaps encompassing customer requirements, technology enhancements, and business needs

Knowledge of system safety principles and failure modes and effects analysis techniques

Experience defining goals, tracking improvements, improving technologies, and resolving technical and quality problems

Experience developing execution plans, budgets, and policies and procedures

Experience in full lifecycle development including system requirements, design, system-level integration, validation, and verification

Familiar with safety critical development including ARP4754, DO-178B/C and DO-254 or equivalent stringent process requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer interface experience

Proven ability to provide technical mentoring to advance both individual and organizational capability

Preferred

Master's Degree in related engineering field

Demonstrated experience understanding aircraft missions and translating these into system use cases and requirements for the development of engine controls systems

Experience in Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML or equivalent) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques

Experience in applied Physics, Mechanical Mechanisms and Electronic Circuits