FAST Labs Section Lead

Job Description
FAST Labs™ is a world-class research organization driving the next generation of technology advancement across BAE Systems’ Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) segment. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation®, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on ‘never been done before’ challenges.

Join our dynamic team of innovators and shape the future of technology with us. If you're a creative problem-solver, a lifelong learner, and a team player who is always looking for ways to improve and innovate, we'd love to meet you. Our ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and excited about tackling complex challenges head-on.

Cutting-Edge Research and Development Team in FAST Labs

The BAE Systems' FAST Labs team conducts advanced research and development to deliver next generation electronic solutions for the U.S. military across key technical domains, including:

• Advanced Electronics
• Autonomy
• Sensors & Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Electronic Warfare
• Cyber Operations & Defense

We foster a "what's next" mentality, driving the creation of cutting-edge solutions that address the defense industry's most pressing challenges. Our goal is to deliver game-changing capabilities that enhance situational awareness, accelerate decision-making, and improve operational efficiencies. By pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we're able to provide our warfighters with the strategic advantage they need to succeed. This critical work is core to our mission and reflects our unwavering commitment to "Protect Those Who Protect Us®”.

Join our team as an Engineering Section Lead for the Advanced Targeting and Tracking AnalytiCs (ATTAC) group

We are seeking a manager to lead the RF & Digital Signal Processing section while contributing directly to ongoing R&D programs. In this role, you will spend approximately 30-40% of your time on section lead responsibilities and 60-70% on direct program work. You will oversee a team of 6 – 10 specialized engineers who are responsible for algorithms development, waveforms design, performance prediction and analysis. As a Section Lead, you will:
• Provide career development, mentorship connections, and performance feedback
• Shape and grow the team by participating in hiring, talent development, and workforce planning
• Ensure staffing levels and skill sets align with program and business needs
• Collaborate closely with the leadership teams and other cross functional managers to build highly effective program execution teams
• Leverage your technical and leadership expertise to help the organization exceed customer expectations

You will have opportunities to participate in strategic initiatives, bid and proposal development, next generation capability planning, and other activities aligned with your skills and career goals.