Apex Product Line Director Job at Baesystems (Merrimack)

Apex Product Line Director

Baesystems

Location:
United States , Merrimack

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

196296.00 - 333704.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The APEX Product Line Director (PLD) will lead a strategic portfolio within the FAST Labs Business Area in the BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector, reporting directly to the Vice President/General Manager of FAST Labs. The APEX Product Line is developing the next franchise breakthrough technologies for FAST Labs and BAE by marrying deep expertise in sensor, communications, and electronic warfare hardware science and phenomenology with world-class signal processing, mathematics, and artificial intelligence software expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a very talented cross-functional APEX workforce to achieve business success via strategy development and portfolio execution. The APEX Product Line is accountable to capture or identify, create and deliver discriminating technology and effective customer relations, both external and internal to BAE Systems. The PLD will take an active role in the development of new business opportunities in technology creation, maturation, and product transition related to APEX technologies and capabilities. The APEX PLD will be based in Merrimack, NH and have financial planning and optimization responsibilities in a very dynamic, distributed environment spanning multiple locations.

Job Responsibility:

Lead APEX by modeling behavior aligned with our BAE Systems Cultural Principles and FAST Labs Guiding Principles
Lead the APEX organization to accomplish the mission and strategy as set forth in the FAST Labs business plan and ES Technology Strategy
Lead and own a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement exceeding $100M while managing portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation to drive business growth and profitability
Be an active member of the FAST Labs leadership team, helping to define the overall FAST Labs strategy and transformation into a mission-centered organization, driving new technology, products, businesses, and businesses models for BAE and leading to eventual fielding of game-changing capabilities for our customer end users
Lead change-management in APEX to transform the organization into a mission-centered team that collaborates well across FAST Labs Product Lines and ES Business Areas and delivers on the FAST Labs strategy
Lead the development and implementation of targeted mission-centered campaigns to help identify and prioritize new research opportunities and to accelerate transition and fielding of APEX technology
Lead a strategic study aimed at cultivating innovation and collaborative partnerships with universities, start ups, and other non-traditional partners to propel FAST Labs' expansion into cutting-edge technologies outside its existing domains
Provide leadership oversight and active engagement in the development and pursuit of business opportunities aligned with the APEX Product Line
Drive an entrepreneurial spirit with a product-centered, go-to-market ethos
Provide leadership oversight and active engagement in the preparation of technical, management and cost proposals
Make bid decisions per the FAST Labs delegated authorities and allocate bid and proposal funds across APEX technical areas
Maintain cognizance of corporate capabilities and identify new business leads for other BAE Systems Product Lines
Ensure all programs led by the group are executed in accordance with BAE Systems Program Management Policies
Coordinate efforts across multiple projects, within and outside of the product line
Pursue follow-on business opportunities
Support cross Product Line and Business Area programs to optimize market opportunities
Proactively engage with BAE Systems Business Areas to facilitate transition of APEX technology to BAE Systems products
Build relationships with Business Area technical and management staff to facilitate technology transition and collaboration
Work with the APEX leadership team to actively manage the most valuable resource we have within the organization: our human capital, to include activities related to recruiting top talent, employee development, employee sponsorship/mentorship, employee engagement and succession planning within the group

Requirements:

Proven ability to lead a diverse organization across multiple geographic business sites
Advanced degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, operations research, mathematics or physics
>15 years of technical and management experience in Research and Development for the Department of War (DoW) and/or Intelligence Community markets, 13 years with a master’s degree, and 11 years with a Ph.D. degree
Ability to think strategically and formulate a strategic vision and strategies, as well as implement actions needed to achieve goals in a changing environment
Proven change management capability to lead a large organization through complex organizational and culture change
Business and technical leadership, management, and decision making in technology development efforts
Strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with highly technical, complex customers
Deep knowledge of the DoW Science & Technology (S&T) customer agencies, contracting, and business models
Ability to communicate at all levels within the customer community and the corporate community
Business development mindset with in-depth experience in the development of growth strategies
Proven ability to share and transfer technology and know-how across organizational boundaries
Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, cyber, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, mathematical programming, software engineering, systems engineering
Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: Electronic Warfare, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Offensive and Defensive Cyber, Signal Processing, Autonomy, Resource Management, Data Analytics
Proven ability in technology and product development from conception through deployment
Competent in talent management and development, performance management, mentoring, coaching, and team communications
Ability to achieve results through others and develop leaders in an organization
Eligible for US Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Nice to have:

Active US Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Proven breadth of business leadership from technology seedling and maturation through product development
from conception through deployment
Broad knowledge of DoW and IC customer base, novel business models, and non-traditional markets beyond traditional S&T customers
Experience with university centers of excellence, innovations centers, venture capital, and/or start-ups
Familiarity with Military and Intelligence operations
Familiarity with operations research and mission-center analysis and framing of technology development strategy
Passion to deliver Electronic Systems' Defense and Commercial Missions: 'We Protect Those Who Protect Us' and 'We Innovate For Those Who Move the World'

What we offer:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Location:
United States , Merrimack

Category:
IT - Administration

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February 16, 2026

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