Reliability Sciences Manager

Job Description See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. We are seeking an outstanding first-line Reliability Sciences discipline supervisor for a technical engineering team who strives to positively influence product design and support. We are looking for an energetic individual with experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintainability Engineering including Built-In Test design and evaluation, Product Safety Engineering and Failure Investigation/Corrective Action. Other experiences important to this position include staff appraisals, salary administration, workforce planning, staff development, supervising the technical work of the staff, and interfacing with other internal team and external Customers. The ideal individual for this position will be an experienced technical leader who possesses proven engineering experience with complex integrated military avionics/electronic hardware and related test equipment. In this position, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. BAE Systems' Reliability Sciences team, in the Electronic Systems (ES) sector's US Defense organization, is involved with every stage of the equipment lifecycle from early concept through development, Integration & Test, production, and field support. You will have significant interaction across the company including program office, all engineering disciplines and production functions and this will provide for a fast-paced, educational, and fulfilling experience. Your efforts will have a positive impact on front line warfighter's effectiveness and daily quality of life. The work site location for this position is at one of our BAE Systems sites in Nashua NH or a nearby city (Manchester, Merrimack, Hudson). Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work schedule format , with a majority scheduled for on-site support. In addition, this supervisory position includes BAE System sites at Greenlawn (NY), Totowa and Wayne (NJ), and Manassas (VA) and may require occasional travel to those sites. In this role, you will: Lead and inspire the Reliability Sciences (Reliability, Maintainability, Safety, Built-in-Test/Testability) engineering team in executing assignments and responsibilities. Actively engage with team under his/her purview to ensure successful project execution and delivery of quality work products that meet the expectations of the programs. Assist in the development of MBE/Modeling processes and tools that will provide greater capability and efficiency for providing reliability solutions to the various BAE Systems' customers. Pursue improvement initiatives including AI applications to achieve increased effectiveness and efficiencies in Reliability Sciences tools and processes. Support staff generation/tailoring of Reliability, Maintainability, Testability & Safety Development Plans which ensure adherence to processes and best practices. Manage staff workload and fulfill staffing requirements to support program and initiative needs. Acquire, develop, and grow Reliability Sciences engineering staff with the skills and capabilities to meet the demands of projects through hiring, staff development/training, mentoring, and personal growth opportunities. Support projects throughout the product life cycle, including bid and proposal, design and development, production, and sustainment. Partner and collaborate with Program Office, Engineering Leadership, Operations, and Business Area leadership in executing responsibilities. Participate in planning and coordination efforts associated with department expenses and capital needs. Participate in proposal activities by preparing proposal inputs including cost and time phasing of tasks and capture of risks and opportunities. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10 or more years of relevant engineering experience US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Demonstrated experience and leadership in engineering development and sustainment in support of DoW military electronics/avionics equipment. Strong technical leadership, effective team player, and solid individual contributor with sound technical fundamentals. Proven team leader with strong written and verbal communication skills. Have successfully established strong working relationships across company's technical and non-technical functions. Motivated self-starter, creative problem solver with proven experience executing in diverse multi-disciplinary teams and driving positive design influence. Experience in developing Reliability and Safety Programs and ensuring compliance to Statement of Work and Specification requirements. Demonstrated experience in the development of MBE/Modeling tools for reliability analysis solutions. Experience in developing Reliability Sciences analyses in most (or all) of the following: Reliability Predictions and Failure Rate/MTBF modeling. Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) trade studies. Defining/allocating RAM requirements and assessing RAM performance (MTBF, MTBCF, Ao). Failure Modes Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA). Testability Analysis (fault detection and isolation). Maintainability Analysis. Safety Analysis (ex: Hazard analysis. Hazardous Material identification, Fault Tree analysis).

Experience in the following:

Failure Analysis and Corrective Action (FRACAS) and Root Cause Corrective Action investigations. Developing Proposal inputs including cost, time phasing, technical writings. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Master's degree in engineering and 8 or more years of relevant engineering experience within the Reliability Sciences disciplines. Current DoW Secret clearance or Higher. Experience working with defense products which are based on advanced electronics technology.

Collaboration:

You love working with a team and receiving input from others.

Creativity:

You love finding new and creative ways to solve problems.

Communication:

You concisely explain complex subjects (in person, emails, reports). Knowledge and/or experience with the principles of electrical and mechanical design. Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude. Experience with/awareness of Reliability and Maintainability analysis and reliability growth software tools (ex: Windchill PTC WRR, ReliaSoft, Relyence) commonly used in the industry. Experience leading Design Failure Modes Effect Analysis (DFMEA) activities. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques in support of program cost and schedule monitoring and control.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:

$149603 - $254317 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.