Description

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.

See what you're missing. 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. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Program Engineering Manager (PEM) to contribute to our established and rapidly expanding engineering team in the CEMA Business Area. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. We are looking for a PEM who demonstrates proven execution of a full scale program through excellent risk assessment, outstanding leadership, and strong decision making with solid analysis skills. The PEM provides technical responsibility and leadership to cross-functional teams through the design, development, fielding, and support of the system. The PEM represents the technical team to project managers, functions, and executive leadership, and provides responsibilities for developing the overall technical solution for a product or system. The PEM is expected to influence the design, development, test and verification. In addition, the PEM is responsible for identifying and communicating technical risks and opportunities between the design team, Chief Engineer and program management team. The PEM will lead the engineering effort ensuring the solution meets customer programmatic and technical requirements within the allocated engineering cost and schedule.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer and functional staff to develop and deliver products and systems that meet our customer needs.
• Partner and collaborate across all the disciplines, functions, and business areas to effectively support engineering across the enterprise.
• Meet cost, schedule and technical performance for projects through their life cycle.
• Ensure preparation and approval of competitive engineering bids that are executable, meet established price-to-win targets, and grow the business.
• Communicate with the customers (internal / external) as the engineering point of contact for the effort.
• Identify and support the development of critical skills and resources.
• Develop and maintain measures related to engineering performance.
• Ensure proper application of process based on the size and complexity of the project.
• Establish goals, performance standards, budgets and staffing plans.
• Improve processes and skills that accelerate program execution and improve quality.
• Lead and develop others.

ACES is a diverse and growing product line with several advanced technology development programs as well as high-rate production programs with a common mission to protect the warfighter. Apply now to join a dedicated team designing and building innovative products that will continue to lead the industry in Electronic Warfare (EW) Solutions.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE 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're 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

• Requires qualified candidates to hold an active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• Project engineering management including organizational design, planning, estimating, design management, and product verification.
• Experience leading diverse multi-disciplinary teams in the solution of complex technical problems.
• Demonstrated leadership skills (soft skills, strategic thinking, business acumen, building teams, building customer relationships).
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose, resolve complex problems and to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency.
• Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong team building skills that enable collaboration and coordination within and across teams, functions, and other business units.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience supporting Electronic Warfare Programs
• Experience during Integration and Test phase of programs as well as transition to production
• Experience leading $10M+ EMD and/or Production programs
• Experience developing and delivering within a digital engineering ecosystem.
• Agile / "Agile -like" project execution is a plus

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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 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.

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.