Microelectronics Center Facilities Operations Manager

Job Description
Company Overview
Join the Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) team at BAE Systems, where we solve the aerospace and defense industry’s most complex challenges—from powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. We are seeking a dynamic Site Facilities Operations Manager to lead the operations of our Microelectronics Center (MEC) in Nashua, NH.

Role Summary
The Site Facilities Operations Manager provides strategic oversight for a fast-paced, 110,000-square-foot facility supporting critical manufacturing, engineering, and research spaces. Operating across multiple shifts with over 200 occupants, the MEC requires a leader who ensures the site operates safely and efficiently to enable the delivery of exceptional products to our customers.
Leading a highly skilled team of seven facility professionals, you will operate as part of a broader national facilities organization, leveraging central project management and strategic planning resources to drive productivity, maintain compliance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Site Management

• Daily Operations: Direct the day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring all infrastructure are maintained in a safe, accessible state for 24/7/365 operations.

• Critical Systems Management: Oversee comprehensive building services, including water processing systems (wastewater pH adjustment, arsenic treatment, and deionized water plants) to meet strict production specifications.

• Technical Oversight: Maintain working knowledge and oversight of:

  • Johnson Control (legacy Simplex) Addressable Fire Alarm and Unitary Fire Suppression Systems (CO2/FE200 and VESDA).
  • Siemens Building Automation Systems.
  • Sensidyne Hazardous Gas Detection Systems.

• Emergency Management: Serve as the Incident Commander for Emergency Response/Incident Management teams and provide leadership for the Business Continuity Program.

Financial & Strategic Planning

• Budgetary Control: Develop and execute multi-year capital plans and annual expense budgets.
• Efficiency: Drive cost savings and productivity gains through the implementation of proactive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Sustainability: Lead local sustainability initiatives and goals to align with corporate environmental strategies.

Team Development & Management

• Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a diverse team of exempt and non-exempt personnel.
• Talent Management: Oversee departmental staffing, training, and professional development to ensure the team remains agile and responsive to business requirements.

Collaboration & Compliance

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Site Executives, Lab Managers, and functional leads in SHE (Safety, Health, and Environmental), Security, IT, and Finance.
• Project Integration: Collaborate with Project Managers on plant rearrangements, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrades to ensure all projects meet operational standards.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Qualifications & Competencies
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Management Expertise: Proven experience in facilities engineering management with a demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in high-stakes environments.

• Financial Acumen: Strong experience in capital planning and budget management.

• Vendor Management: Expertise in managing multi-disciplinary teams and external vendor contracts.

• Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills for interfacing with executive leadership and external suppliers.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and implement complex processes and systems within strict budget and schedule constraints.

• Technical Proficiency: Ability to utilize modern technology and engineering principles to design and implement facility improvements.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.