This position is the main point of contact for Civil Space technology management including IRAD, CRAD and the Civil Space Technology Initiatives. They will manage a team of technologists executing various technology development programs, oversee the overall Civil Technology Development budgets, and coordinate with the Civil Space business development organization to ensure the technology developments are aligned with Civil space needs. They will also interface with key technology customers and technologists from NASA, NOAA, Academia and other organizations. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You’ll Do: • Be the main point of contact within Civil Space for technology development activities • Stay informed of advances and State of the Art in space-based payload technologies of value to the Civil Space SBU. • Coordinate closely with the Civil Space Business Development team in identifying technology needs and providing subject matter expertise for pursuit shaping. • Work with the Civil Space Strategy lead in support of Strategic planning for the Civil SBU. • Develop and maintain relationships with the Civil Space Technology customers including NASA, NOAA and Academia. Create and maintain connectivity to scientists/organizations including through conferences and workshops. • Interface with other parts of BAE Systems Inc. technology, including other Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and other segments. • Manage the Civil Space Technology Initiatives • Provide management support and decision support to the technology initiatives as needed. • Support yearly planning, regular reviews and changes in direction as necessary. • Ensure coordination and communication with the Civil Space business development organization. • Develop and track overall budgets. • Management of Customer funded R&D (CRAD) execution • Oversee CRAD budgets and technical performance across the civil portfolio. • Maintain relationships with CRAD customers to stay in front of issues and concerns. • Support the identification and pursuit of new CRAD opportunities in conjunction with the civil business development organization. • Coordinate Civil Space IRAD planning and execution • Perform yearly IRAD planning for the SBU in coordination with Future Capabilities Group. • Maintain insight into the status of the IRADs for the SBUs and other IRADs of interest as necessary. • Coordinate with Future Capabilities organization in overall IRAD execution and tracking. • Coordinate the use of about a dozen R&D labs. • Intellectual Property (IP) Management • Ensure we are building Intellectual property. Generating new ideas and protecting it as necessary. • Work with the SMS General counsel and IP experts to identify, generate and leverage IP. • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Working Conditions: • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. • May access other facilities in various weather conditions. Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.