Test Engineering Manager I

Test Engineering Section Lead

Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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 mission : "We Protect Those Who Protect Us."

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We are looking for a first line Test Engineering Section Lead to manage digital and RF test software design engineers for our Software Test Solutions Department in Nashua, NH. The successful applicant will be responsible for supervising up to 15 test engineers with various engineering backgrounds (software, electrical, mechanical) with a focus on the automated testing of RF and digital tests.

This is a "Player-Coach" model position, and the expectation of the role will be the ability to guide and mentor their employees in all technical aspects of their assignments and evaluate current and future employees on their skill level. Other responsibilities of this role include assisting with project planning and execution, and management / development of the assigned workforce. The applicants must have successfully demonstrated project and personnel leadership skills in prior assignments. This is a hybrid position where approximately 50% of the time is spent on mentoring and growing your section and other 50% is spent on project work.

This position requires relevant leadership experience to support teams that develop production test solutions including all aspects of establishing semi-automated production test capabilities for production sell-off. Test solutions include test stands, test equipment interfaces and test software that automates / semi-automates the test environment for complex electronics manufacturing. This Test Section Lead / Manager must be a motivated team-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities and people skills that support collaboration across multiple disciplines within the business.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.

10+ years of professional test development and integration experience.

3+ years of people management experience.

Hardware and Software Integration experience.

Experience with HW debug & troubleshooting.

Possess excellent communication skills including interpersonal communication and team communication, self-driven, and self-starter.

Proficiency in Object-oriented programming (C / C++ / C# etc.)

Strong leadership skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

NI Test Software Tools : TestStand, LabWindows / CVI Software

Instrument Communication : Network analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, O-Scope etc.

Microwave / RF measurements : VSWR, Gain, Compression, Phase noise etc.

Proficiency in C# is desirable

Experience with the product life cycle development which consists of Requirements review, test plan creation, coding, integration of test SW with test stands, and sell-off to customers.

Experience following the test development processes.

Experience with HW debug & troubleshooting.

Leadership, mentorship, team collaboration, and technical interchange with customers.

Test automation

RF testing experience

Project management for test solution projects

Control Account Management

Takes initiative and has a closure-oriented nature

Experience with SW version control and bug tracking tools

Experience in supporting factory production test stands, debug, problem isolation, and resolution.

Experience with National Instruments FlexRIO (LabVIEW FPGA / VHDL / Verilog a plus)

JTAG / Boundary project development in an ATE solution

Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)

Git and Tortoise Git

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $130355 - $221603

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 Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.