Engineering Leadership Development Program - Embedded Software

BAE Systems•Columbia Heights, MN

16h•$63,653 - $108,210•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly-motivated recent college graduates who aspire to achieve their leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, advanced education, leadership opportunities and exposure, and mentorship. The ELDP is a three-year rotational program designed to develop high potential, entry-level individuals into future leaders. You’ll have the opportunity to experience assignments in several operational functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide. Rotational examples include Design Engineering, Test/Verification Engineering, Production Support, and Systems Engineering. The program consists of three, onsite one-year rotations, each with increasing responsibility, designed to provide a diverse set of experiences within Engineering areas and disciplines. ELDP participants are also exposed to a variety of networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives. The program seeks to facilitate the growth of an individual's leadership skills through an annual, week-long leadership development conference (LDC). This conference provides personalized leadership training as well as an opportunity to network with senior BAE Systems executives and other leadership development program participants across the company. Participants can also expect to complete a technical and leadership curriculum during the program which will provide a holistic career development experience through a mix of in-person and virtual trainings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software/Computer Engineering
Demonstrated collaboration and leadership abilities in academic and non-academic pursuits
Internship/Co-Op or project experience in embedded software/systems
Ability to relocate during the rotational program at least once, ensuring experience at a minimum of two facilities
Ability to start at Sterling Heights, MI or Minneapolis, MN locations, with subsequent rotational possibilities including York, PA and Louisville, KY
Ability to start a technical master’s degree during the program with completion two years from the end of the program
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance (depending on rotations)
Superior communication skills
Aptitude for Problem Solving
Resilience – takes feedback well and isn’t afraid to fail
Collaboration – team oriented, works well with others and inspires them to be their best
Adaptable – change openness / flexibility
Action Oriented

Responsibilities

Gain diverse experience within Engineering areas and disciplines through three, onsite one-year rotations with increasing responsibility.
Participate in networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives.
Complete a technical Master's Degree Program.
Travel to various BAE Systems production facilities for rotations.
Receive guidance in career development and off-program placement from an assigned mentor.
Develop leadership skills through an annual, week-long leadership development conference.
Complete a technical and leadership curriculum during the program.
Potentially begin employment early, prior to the official cohort start date, depending on business conditions and eligibility.