DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY

Job Description You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. 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 missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.Join BAE Systems, Inc. Electronic Sector’s FAST Labs(TM). Work in a highly collaborative environment and help define a left-shifted model for Operations engagement with early research and product development activities.In this Director, Operations Technology opportunity, you will make impacts in the following waysConnect FAST Labs (FL) program personnel with business area (BA) production experts. Understand and strengthen the FL Collaboration Agreement process around manufacturing readiness and ensure internal Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (or similar) are conducted (baseline, recurring) throughout the life of FL/BA collaboration agreements when MRL is required. Help develop the Microelectronics product line science to development to production transitions. Work with all resources available to establish, in some cases, the very first assembly flow process capable of providing yield and manufacturing capability indices on integrated chip technologies. Identify critical assembly step gaps between business area’s capabilities and FL prototypes’ capabilities, providing valuable data for BA planning of engineering/manufacturing development (EMD) programs, as well as factory capabilities and capital plans. Develop producibility roadmaps for Operations, including recommended external alternatives, with 2–5-year horizon for leading technologies in research. Support future Fast Labs capture activities where technology producibility tasks are or will be needed while working with FL Operations Director, Chief Technology Officer, Product Line Directors, and Technical Area Leaders to discover funding mechanisms to support current producibility maturation in Research, in cases where existing program funding is void of this need.Required Education, Experience, & Skills Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials, or related field15+ years’ experience with new product introduction, technology transition to production, producibility studies, design for manufacturing and assembly, or similarStrong independent work ethic, with comfort working outside formal reporting to get results.Familiarity with Department of Defense technology and production maturation assessments, or similar Commercialization strategies, for electro-opto-mechanical hardware-based productsCollaborative team-building experience, with ability to assimilate into many different teams’ environments while working independently to influence and drive transition success.Managing risks so as able to make leaps.Be able to effectively communicate both verbal and written across a vast audience including executive leadership Must be able to obtain DoD Secret clearancePreferred Education, Experience, & Skills PreferencesDemonstrated advocacy and use of APQP / AS9145 methods as implemented and executed from early research stage activitiesAble to achieve Top Secret clearancePay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400Please 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.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.Job SummaryJob number: 104490BRDate posted : 2024-08-09Profession: Engineering & TechnologyEmployment type: Full-Time