**Job Description** 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 from our strengths, 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. BAE Systems is seeking a Senior TacAir Product Line Test Lead to within our Electronic Combat Solutions business area. The TacAir Product Line develops state of the art Electronic Warfare and Radar Warning systems for F-15, F-16, and C-130J aircraft, including EPAWSS, EPAWSSV2, 56C Digital Upgrade, DEWS and 56M. 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 safe. Responsibilities to include: + Drive test strategy, initiatives, and production test initiatives and capability to bring them to conclusion for the product line. Understand the system impacts of various types of testing and use statistical analysis with respect to yields and other metrics to make improvements while balancing quality. Develop and drive preventative maintenance plans for all test equipment including wearables. + Be the key Interface for the product line and engage with engineering SMEs, Systems, Hardware, Integrated Test Engineer (ITE), IT, Product Line/Business Area Test Leads to influence testing methodologies and concepts and work with cross-functional teams to drive improvements with digital tools. + Map System level CONOPS to system and sub-system testing requirements and test plans for production, understand how to translate operational requirements and functional specifications into appropriate built right test strategies and testable operational metrics. + To participate as an approver in test architecture reviews and proposals. Provide recommendations, review and critique test solutions to drive optimal test solutions strategy. + Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and capability in the evaluation of operational suitability, with emphasis on reliability, maintainability, availability, and logistic supportability of test equipment and infrastructure. + Develop return on investment for affordability enhancements and improvements and work with cross functional team and program management office on incorporation into program baselines + Lead test portion of Independent Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (iMRA). + Drive Operations involvement in Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Transition to Production/Certification for Production test solutions along with other gate reviews. Ensure an emphasis on testability, production test efficiencies, and incorporation of factory fit requirements. + Mentor, lead, coach all test engineering team members, inclusive of Exempt Test Engineers and Nonexempt Test Technicians and develop a team of manufacturing and test engineers capable of executing to the testing plan with innovation ability, engineering knowledge, and proven core competence. + Apply lean principles to achieve continuous improvement in the areas of process, quality, cost, manufacturing throughput, and first-pass-yield for testing. + Capable of developing program integrated master schedules and executing to cost and schedule baselines. + Able to interface with suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to improve results of supplier product testing and thereby improve supplier quality. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Master's or PhD degree preferred. + Significant experience in manufacturing and test leadership. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Proven track record of delivering low volume high mix products. + Previously managed manufacturing technical operations/manufacturing and test engineering teams, with a mix of experience managing hardware and software activities. + Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees. + Eagerness to operate in a dynamic and fast paced environment. **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330 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. **Senior TacAir Product Line Test Lead** **110323BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression