Manager of Engineering Support

Job Description

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.

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. 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 missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

We're seeking an experienced and motivated Leader to oversee a team of Project Support personnel, including project coordinators and administrative assistants, who provide critical support to our engineering development projects and teams. This role will be based at our Hudson, NH site and offer opportunities for collaboration across the Precision Strike organization.

• Lead and direct a team of engineering support personnel, including project coordinators and administrative assistants, to ensure seamless support for engineering projects and teams.

• Oversee staffing, development, performance management, work plans, and employee relations, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.

• Identify and address development needs, providing coaching, mentoring, and training to ensure the team has the skills and expertise required to excel.

• Foster collaboration within the team and across the organization to ensure compliance with processes and procedures.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and business development teams to drive business outcomes.

• Uphold the team culture by promoting integrity, ethics, and trust, and address personnel issues in partnership with Human Resources as needed.

• Provide resources and support to multiple engineering projects, ensuring the right skills and expertise are in place to meet program-specific needs.

• Streamline administrative tasks and eliminate non-essential work from engineering groups, enabling engineers to focus on technical work by assigning trained project coordinators to support them.

• Ensure the team adheres to company processes and procedures, and lead or participate in special projects as assigned.

• Travel up to 25% to other sites as needed