Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems develops advanced software and electronics for defense, aerospace, and security applications. The Model Based Engineering Capability Group Section Leader will lead a team supporting digital transformation and the adoption of MBSE practices across US Defense business areas. The role combines people management with technical contributions involving MBSE processes, tools, modeling languages, and architectural model development.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business area peer managers to staff programs and IRADs with MBE CG team members
- Partner with the MBE CG Director and other MBE CG Section Leaders to develop strategies for optimizing organizational performance
- Identify and develop critical model-based engineering skills required to support MBE CG objectives
- Develop and lead continuous improvement activities and ensure adoption within the organization
- Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure BAE Systems maintains technical discriminators
- Collaborate with Business Area Digital Engineering Leads on adoption strategy and implementation
- Utilize knowledge of MBSE processes, tools, and modeling languages (e.g., SysML, UML, UAF) to solve complex technical problems
- Guide programs through their total MBSE development activities
- Build models using MBSE methodologies, best practices, and tools
- Create validation rules and specialized searches in the model database
Skills
- Active US Government Secret security clearance (with ability to possess TS)
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with minimum Systems Engineering work experience of:
- 10+ Years with BS
- 8+ Years with MS
- 6+ Year with PHD
- Proven experience leading technical teams in a matrixed organization
- Experience in architectural model development or leading teams that develop model-based architectural models
- Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
- Proven track record of mentoring junior systems engineers
- Technical proficiency in architectural model development using UML and/or SysML with tools such as MagicDraw, Cameo, or Rhapsody
- Previous experience as a Functional Manager and demonstrated experience with strategy development and execution
- Experience with digital threads, digital engineering ecosystems, and the integration of Modeling, Simulation, Visualization, and Analysis (MSVA)
- Proficiency in Agile software development methodologies and task management tools (e.g. Jira)
- Experience within the C4ISR domain, Government Reference Architectures (GRAs) and Autonomy solutions
- Experience applying Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) within a systems engineering context
- Experience developing training materials and delivering classroom and on-the-job instruction
Benefits
- Hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely
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