Actuation Systems Architect

Job Description
Looking to make a difference by solving tough, real-world problems? Electronic Systems employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet to reducing carbon-dioxide emissions in the cities around the globe. At Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS), you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Our US Controls engineering team is already the leader in safety critical aerospace electronics and high-power electric drive systems for commercial transit. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can too. Come build your career with us.

This individual will be a leader in developing our next generation of actuation controls systems for conventional aircraft and Advanced Air Mobility vehicles. The role includes responsibility for building a comprehensive understanding of customer needs, driving internal efforts to mature technology, and creating roadmaps to evolve our products as technology advances.

As the Systems Architect for Flight Controls- Actuation Systems you will:

• Leverage our technical expertise and passion for innovation to develop key customer relationships in both established and emerging markets
• Provide expert technical counsel to influence the customer maturation of requirements, and align a robust technical solution
• Stay current on dynamic technology advances, formulating front-of-market product strategies to influence business growth
• Develop and manage product optimization and capability roadmaps, including transition of disruptive technology into business area capabilities and products
• Develop technical proposals, effectively highlighting the technical/safety/innovative/trusted partner value we provide to our customers
• Assess capabilities of competitor products and technologies, identify and close technology gaps, and develop strategic mitigation plans for our competitive marketspace
• Demonstrate engaged leadership, leading and motivating agile teams to solve difficult technical problems and perform with excellence
• Establish talent management plans to attract, retain and develop critical skills, including knowledge transfer and mentoring programs
• Work with cross-functional teams to balance resource priorities across multiple projects
• Collaborate strategically with business area and functional leadership to achieve overall business objectives

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.