Chief Engineer - SW Architect

Job Description 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.

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. We are a product driven business that leverages Electronic Systems (ES) technology know-how to be an agile leader in game-changing electronic mission and control solutions that enable our customers to create a safer and cleaner world.

The successful candidate demonstrates a proven ability to execute complex engineering efforts through effective risk assessment, technical leadership, sound decision-making, and strong analytical skills. The Software Architect serves as a key technical leader who understands customer needs, system and software requirements, and operational objectives. Working closely with Program Engineering Managers, Chief Engineers, and engineering teams, the Software Architect helps define and maintain the technical solution while balancing performance, cost, schedule, and risk considerations. The Software Architect contributes to the development and management of the program's technical baseline and supports technical execution throughout the product lifecycle, from architecture and design through integration, verification, deployment, and customer support.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leads the development and implementation of software and system architecture solutions for complex programs, ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives.
• Provides architectural guidance and technical leadership to program teams, supporting sound engineering decisions and successful program execution.
• Contributes to portfolio strategy, technology roadmaps, and operational planning through analysis of system architectures, technical risks, and emerging technologies.
• Supports business development and proposal activities, including solution development, architecture definition, technical writing, cost estimating support, and customer presentations.
• Prepares and delivers technical presentations, design reviews, and architecture briefings to customers, management, and engineering teams.
• Collaborates with customers, subcontractors, partner organizations, and government representatives to understand requirements, resolve technical issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Performs architecture and systems engineering activities such as defining system and software architectures, developing system requirements, conducting trade studies, evaluating technologies, supporting integration efforts, and contributing to verification and validation activities for complex systems.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires qualified candidates to hold an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and Minimum 10 years of technical leadership experience and capabilities relevant to the business
• Ability to form a vision and implement action plans to achieve that vision
• Proven ability to share and transfer technology across organizational boundaries to the benefit of our customers and the business
• Leadership skills and experience directing and mentoring engineers on complex programs
• Expertise in System Architectures
• Expertise in effectively documenting, communicating, leading and working with a team on designs, results, reports, and presentations.
• Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test) through production
• Experience developing viable concept solutions, identifying and tracking technical risks, and leading technical teams

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active United States Top Secret clearance, SCI Eligible
• Experience with technical performance measurements and cost account management

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, Inc.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.