Lead Systems Engineer

At BAE Systems, we are looking for experienced and dynamic individuals to step up and provide coordination and strategy for the execution of systems engineering on one or more projects in our Rochester business. This role will assist the functional department and projects by managing work package scope, scheduling, resources, and strategy for the project systems domain. You will work closely with Engineering Project Managers to understand near-term (3 to 6 months) and longer-term (18 to 24 months) work plans, identify critical paths for the overall project, and align tasks with team members. Leading a team of highly capable engineers, you will deliver against your plans and estimates, address emerging issues with progress, and determine when support from other teams is necessary to ensure timely solutions. We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. We are committed to empowering our employees to reach their potential and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please let us know about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet specific criteria, including achieving Baseline Personnel Security Standards and potentially higher levels of National Security Vetting depending on the role. We encourage you to apply early, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive sufficient applications.