What are the responsibilities and job description for the FAST Labs - Director of Tech Scouting (Hybrid) position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
The Technology Scouting team combines internal technology awareness with external market knowledge to leverage external disruptive technologies critical to Electronic Systems for short and long term growth. The Director of Tech Scouting role in Electronic Systems’ FAST Labs business area combines internal technology awareness through first-hand program management and technology subject matter expertise with external market knowledge to leverage external disruptive technologies critical to enable FAST Labs to mature emerging technologies and systems to fuel Electronic Systems products. This position will partner with the peer Director of Tech Scouting and report directly to the Sensor Technologies Product Line Director to provide coordinated and comprehensive support across the FAST Labs portfolio. The Tech Scouting team works directly with the FAST Labs product lines and strategy team to identify technology gaps most effectively filled by external solutions offered by small businesses, accelerators, incubators, or venture capital portfolio companies.
In this role, you will partner with your peer Director of Tech Scouting to collectively maintain our technology portfolio of companies and partner with selected external companies to ensure they are positioned to achieve appropriate TRL and MRL and scale as needed to meet our program needs. As a team, you will organize events and coordinate external and internal communications as appropriate to establish and maintain a BAE Systems presence in appropriate innovation and venture capital communities.
The successful candidate has a strong technical background and will work with a dedicated team that is current, connected, and highly competent in the US technology ecosystem. This team will establish, maintain and build relationships with venture capital communities, start-ups, research universities, and accelerators/incubators for the strategic purpose of identifying early-stage disruptive technologies that could provide competitive advantage to ES diverse product portfolio.
This position will be based in Austin, TX and will serve as the lead Tech Scouting activities in the Austin innovation community.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status and eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
The Technology Scouting team combines internal technology awareness with external market knowledge to leverage external disruptive technologies critical to Electronic Systems for short and long term growth. The Director of Tech Scouting role in Electronic Systems’ FAST Labs business area combines internal technology awareness through first-hand program management and technology subject matter expertise with external market knowledge to leverage external disruptive technologies critical to enable FAST Labs to mature emerging technologies and systems to fuel Electronic Systems products. This position will partner with the peer Director of Tech Scouting and report directly to the Sensor Technologies Product Line Director to provide coordinated and comprehensive support across the FAST Labs portfolio. The Tech Scouting team works directly with the FAST Labs product lines and strategy team to identify technology gaps most effectively filled by external solutions offered by small businesses, accelerators, incubators, or venture capital portfolio companies.
In this role, you will partner with your peer Director of Tech Scouting to collectively maintain our technology portfolio of companies and partner with selected external companies to ensure they are positioned to achieve appropriate TRL and MRL and scale as needed to meet our program needs. As a team, you will organize events and coordinate external and internal communications as appropriate to establish and maintain a BAE Systems presence in appropriate innovation and venture capital communities.
The successful candidate has a strong technical background and will work with a dedicated team that is current, connected, and highly competent in the US technology ecosystem. This team will establish, maintain and build relationships with venture capital communities, start-ups, research universities, and accelerators/incubators for the strategic purpose of identifying early-stage disruptive technologies that could provide competitive advantage to ES diverse product portfolio.
This position will be based in Austin, TX and will serve as the lead Tech Scouting activities in the Austin innovation community.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status and eligibility to obtain a US security clearance.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics highly preferred
- 3 years of experience in early stage technology identification and research & development that serve technology product business strategies
- Working knowledge of university business relations and research with industry. Track record of establishing successful relationships with faculty
- Experience in developing and communicating technology strategies that are integral to business and product strategies considerate of market trends, technology trends, competitive landscape, organizational capabilities, IP/business discriminators, investment resources and business case/value
- Ability to think strategically and formulate strategic vision, strategies, and implement actions to achieve goals in a changing environment
- Strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with senior business leaders and highly technical staff.
- Ability to communicate at all levels within the community
- Business development mindset with experience in the development of growth strategies
- Demonstrated track record of planning and executing near and long term technology strategies across organizational boundaries
- Eligible for US TS security clearance (active clearance strongly preferred)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience rotating from Electronic Systems FAST Labs to business areas across BAE Systems
- Experience in events organization and management
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
Salary : $55,600 - $70,400
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