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FAST Labs - Optical Systems Technology Group Lead - Merrimack New Hampshire
Company: Disability Solutions Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire
Posted On: 05/08/2024
Job Description The BAE Systems FAST Labs--- Sensor Technologies (ST) product line develops next-generation lasers, precision optical pointers, advanced seekers, and expendables. ST has established itself as a market leader in the development of EO/IR and RF technologies. Within ST, the Electro-Optic Sensing Solutions technology area is a vertically integrated research & development (R&D) organization that spans advanced materials, lasers, and integrated optical systems to meet our customers' emerging mission needs. EOSS is seeking candidates with both a strong technical background and business acumen to provide leadership to the Optical Systems portion of the EOSS portfolio. In this role, you will be a Technology Group Lead (TGL) responsible for leading a systems-focused group within EOSS, reporting to the EOSS Technology Area Lead (TAL). In short, the TGL is responsible for programs, pursuits, and people. More specifically, the TGL oversees: (1) execution of the group's current programs (2) technology and program roadmaps that feed new captures, (3) supervision of direct reports in accordance with BAE Systems, FAST Labs, and Product Line vision and strategy. In this role you will: - Partner with Scientists to develop near-, mid-, and long-term group strategies that drive transition Business Area IBP growth
- Identify and allocate resources required to achieve the group strategy
- Develop group capture and leadership skills; partner with Scientists and Engineering to develop staff technical skills
- In partnership with the Program Management Office (PMO), execute the portfolio of programs with a multi-disciplinary cross-functional team that draws upon the established Engineering matrix
- Align external customer goals with internal business expectations for successful delivery of Tech Area objectives and Business Area transition opportunities
- Shape and capture new opportunities aligned with the ST strategy
- Apply holistic leadership to influence group culture, behavior, development, and training expectations.This position reports directly to the Electro-Optic Sensing Solutions Technical Area Director and is based out of our Merrimack, NH facility. This position will require virtual and in-person collaboration with customers and staff across BAE Systems ES Facilities.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
- Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain DoD Top Secret / SCI.
- Demonstrated business leadership and/or complex program management skills.
- Strong technical background in a relevant domain such as physics or engineering.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships across product lines, business areas, and the customer community.
- Proven performance in management, mentoring, coaching and communication skills.
- Experience working with the DoD research labs such as DARPA, AFRL, ARL, and ONR.
- Experience in leading teams to solve complex technical problems.
- Demonstrated success in new business capture, such as: opportunity shaping, customer engagement, and proposal writing.
- Self-motivation, demonstrated leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of existing BAE Systems markets and customers.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
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