Manager 1 - Product Engineering

</br><b>Job Description </b></br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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. Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safely.</span></span></span><br> <h4><strong>Position Summary</strong></h4><p>The Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers dedicated to the research, development, and operational support of microelectronic fabrication and RF (Radio Frequency) technology. This role is critical in bridging the gap between advanced product design and high-yield manufacturing, ensuring that microelectronic components meet the stringent performance and reliability requirements necessary for RF applications. The manager will oversee the design of new processes, the optimization of existing production lines, and the implementation of rigorous test procedures to maintain a competitive edge in microelectronic technology.<br> </p><h4><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Technical Leadership & Strategy:</strong> Lead and manage a team of electronics, electrical, and materials engineers. Analyze emerging technology trends in microelectronics and RF to drive innovation and maintain technical superiority in product development.</li><li><strong>Product & Process Development:</strong> Oversee the end-to-end development of microelectronic components. Lead the design and implementation of new fabrication processes and the modification of existing workflows to improve yield, performance, and scalability.</li><li><strong>RF Technology Integration:</strong> Ensure all microelectronic designs are optimized for RF support, focusing on signal integrity, impedance matching, and the mitigation of parasitic effects within the factory environment.</li><li><strong>Testing & Validation:</strong> Develop and approve comprehensive test procedures for wafer-level and package-level validation. Oversee the transition from prototype to full-scale production, including the design of automated test equipment (ATE) and environmental stress screening.</li><li><strong>Operational Excellence:</strong> Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and defect rates. Perform root-cause analysis on production failures and implement corrective actions to ensure product reliability.</li><li><strong>Field & System Integration:</strong> Manage the field-testing of integrated systems to validate that microelectronic components perform as expected in real-world RF environments.</li><li><strong>Resource Management:</strong> Manage budget allocations for laboratory equipment and tooling; mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.</li></ul></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Required Qualifications</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px; list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Education:</b> Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. (Master’s or PhD preferred).</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Experience:</b></span></span></span></span><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 1.0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minimum of [5] years of experience in microelectronics fabrication or semiconductor manufacturing.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 1.0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Proven experience in RF technology support (e.g., GaAs, GaN, or SiGe technologies).</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 1.0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> years of experience in a leadership or management role, overseeing engineering teams.</span></span></span></span></li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Technical Skills:</b></span></span></span></span><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 1.0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Deep understanding of cleanroom operations, photolithography, etching, and deposition processes.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 1.0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Proficiency in RF design tools and measurement equipment (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers).</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list 1.0in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DoE).</span></span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px; list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience managing cross-functional teams across research and production environments.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems Electronic Systems </b></br>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.<br><br>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.