Electrical Engineering Manager I - Hybrid
BAE Systems
Totowa, NJ · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager within our Electronic Combat Solutions business area to lead a team of electrical engineers. We are interested in candidates with leadership, technical, and project management experience, who have had a role in new development and/or established programs. Experience with leading multi-disciplined engineering teams through one or more phases of the hardware product lifecycle is important, as the individual will be in a position to influence program execution and mentor senior engineers.
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. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and a strong sense of pride in working at BAE Systems. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”
Responsibilities will include: Leading and managing a team of approximately 10 electrical engineers
Hiring and staffing hardware engineers in support of program needs
Personnel performance and development
Hardware engineering program execution and scope management
Agile product development and decision making
Application of hardware and engineering processes on programs
Staying technically relevant through the execution of individual programs
Primary tasks will include: Collaborate with engineering talent leads to develop staffing strategies to meet the business needs
Staff current and projected hardware engineering needs for business area programs
Develop a talent pipeline which aligns with current and future business needs
Identify and grow capabilities in critical skill areas identified for the business
Work closely with project engineering managers and hardware managers to ensure successful hardware execution on programs
Monitor hardware execution of programs through performance metrics
Oversee and ensure adherence to hardware process through lifecycle phases including: design development, verification, integration, and production support
Drive scope management through understanding of technical baselines, proposal positions, and execution plans
Serve as design review chair or assessor for development programs to ensure reviews meet hardware guidelines, and to ensure appropriate rigor in design efforts
Support proposal efforts for hardware engineering to capture new business
Review hardware bids and proposals ensuring appropriate assumptions, risk and opportunities
Provide employees with performance assessments for mid-year reviews, end-of-year reviews, and throughout the year
Develop employees on team
Support key initiatives in business area or in discipline to meet yearly objectives and continuous improvement goals
Provide communication of hardware engineering performance to business and discipline senior leadership
Communicate with team members through regular staff meetings and other means
BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday off, flextime, and hybrid work environments. BAE Systems also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we are more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Eligible to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance
Electrical engineering degree
BSE with 12+ years experience or MSE and 10+ years experience
Ability to drive activities to closure
Experience leading engineering teams
Experience with the design, build, integration and/or test of complex electronic systems
Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment
Excellent problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
Experience presenting technical information to program teams and/or customers
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Active DOD Security Clearance.
Strong understanding of Product Lifecycle management processes
Demonstrated success managing all hardware engineering aspects of requirements definition, design, integration, test and delivery of complex Electronic Warfare systems
Prior Project Engineer / Control Account Manager (CAM) experience, including managing earned value metrics, such as Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
Proficiency using MS Office and MS Project
Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines, driving schedules while maintaining costs
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $145049 - $246584
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.