> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3912923-hardware-section-lead-people-manager-and-technical-leader](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3912923-hardware-section-lead-people-manager-and-technical-leader). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Section Lead (People Manager and Technical Leader) - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $149,603.0 - $254,317.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.austinjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3466859104&tx=JT9991TTV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of work experience * Experience with hardware engineering development of DoD systems * Technical team leadership * Strong skill in people management and team collaboration within systems engineering and across the disciplines * Able to demonstrate timely decision making * Able to lead a team to adapt to changes effectively * Must be able to obtain a Secret level clearance Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * M.S. in Engineering * Active DoD Secret Security Clearance ## Description You will manage a team of engineers that will report to you. As a section manger of hardware engineers, you will have the following responsibilities: * As a member of the hardware engineering staff, help to shape the future of hardware engineering to optimize performance * Recruit, retain, train, recognize and develop hardware engineers to achieve their highest potential in alignment with the business needs * Assign team members as appropriate to programs, IRADs and proposals * Develop individual and group goals and objectives * Communicate flow-down company, business area and discipline information * Mentor careers by development of career and training plans * Ensure team members adhere to BAE Systems' cultural principals, policies, and vision * Ensure the established Hardware Development Process is implemented successfully * Work with other Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs and right person/right job Roles and Responsibilities (Technical contributor): As an individual contributor, you will be assigned to work on one or more programs applying your hardware engineering skills to the entire product lifecycle of a program. Examples of roles that you could have are product capture and proposals, product design, conducting and leading design reviews, hardware verification or integration, trade studies, and/or product build support in our factories. Our products are primarily Electronic Warfare systems that enable our warfighters to execute their missions safely. This part of the role, will enable you to engage in developing our EW solutions. There will be opportunities to use your existing skills and develop new ones as we work to extend your career path in alignment with your goals and the company needs.