BAE Systems - San Diego, CA
posted about 2 months ago
In Mission Systems, you will help develop solutions that address our customer’s most pressing operational challenges. As a diverse organization, our technology challenges span large scale/petabyte class information management solutions, collection management, autonomy, test and support, and precision targeting support. We are a pathfinder in our defense and intelligence markets, focused on delivering disruptive technology to give our customers the edge they need. The Data Analytics Solutions program area is looking for an experienced, self-motivated Portfolio Chief Engineer (PCE) to support a collaborative approach to the design and implementation of Data and Analytics Systems, Resilient Ground Solutions, Mission Management and Autonomy, Precision Engagement, and Test & Support Solutions. The PCE works on behalf of the Product Line Technology Director and is a partner to the Portfolio Engineering Lead and Program Area Director for a program area of the product line, carrying the Mission Systems Technology Director’s technology roadmap vision into the Program Areas. The PCE focuses on working directly with customers, end users, and development engineers to conceptualize, architect, and present solutions that solve the toughest mission needs. We are seeking candidates with real-world experience in the following fields: large scale information and analytics solutions, collection management and tasking, processing, mission planning and autonomy, precision engagement, and test & support equipment. The PCE plays a key role as the interface between the end users and the development team to ensure that the delivered product meets or exceeds the users’ needs. The PCE is a partner with the program area leadership and is a key contributor for new business opportunities aligned to the program area growth strategy. Experience capturing new business, working with customers, and supporting proposals enables the PCE to assist in carrying out the program area new business vision. In this role, the PCE will: - Support generation of the Product Line Technology Director Technology Roadmap and Technology Strategy. - Work with the Portfolio Engineer Lead, Program Area, Technical SMEs, and Business Leaders to generate the Program Area Portfolio Technology Roadmap. - Define, Lead, and at times work on IRaDs relevant to the Program Area. - Perform technical opportunity analysis and design, perform trade studies, and provide initial solution analysis supporting new opportunities. - Utilize new business capture, solution design, and development experience to engage with government stakeholders, system architects, and developers to provide program area solutions. - Support programs as a Chief Engineer/Chief Architect as needed to support Program Area technology needs. - Ensure Architecture Review Boards are completed for Program Area opportunities. - Ensure the leverage technology product roadmap strategy is implemented for programs in the portfolio. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.