LRPF Program Engineering Manager II

BAE Systems • Maple Grove, MN

122d • $146,670 - $249,330

About The Position

BAE Systems Platforms & Services Sector is looking for a Program Engineering Manager (PEM) at the Combat Mission Systems Minneapolis facility to serve as a Technical Lead for the Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) programs including system architecting, hardware and software design, flight control development, and weapon system integration leadership. You will be responsible for overall program execution including technical, schedule, budget, quality, producibility, UPC, reliability, technical rigor, safety, security, and performance. The PEM will interpret customer requirements and flow program scope and requirements (including technical, budget, and schedule) to PGM Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads to ensure successful execution and fielding of PGMs and support equipment for a fast to fleet Navy application. The PEM will act as the technical/engineering point of contact to US Government customers and stakeholders, BAE Systems Program Management, and BAE Systems senior leadership. This hybrid position provides technical leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary engineering staff at the BAE Systems Minneapolis, MN facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 10+ years of applicable experience.
• Expertise in technical leadership leading technical staff, with 2+ years managing or developing one or more related weapon systems technologies.
• Ability to support a hybrid work environment, with 3 days / week in the office at the BAE Systems Maple Grove site.
• Approximately 10% Travel is expected.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity of PGM programs, particularly within the LRPF portfolio, including the legacy XM1155-SC effort, Maritime Strike, and the upcoming Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) program.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering is preferred, with 10+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience leading guided munitions or missiles related development is desired, with 5+ years of leading technical staff.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing or developing one or more guided munitions technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering technical leadership to Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) programs
• Develop and execute LRPF program plans, including establishing and managing internal/external planning, budgets, staffing forecasts, and schedules necessary to achieve program goals.
• Provide technical planning, direction, organizing, mentoring, and decision-making support to common PGM IPT leads and engineering staff.
• Ensure adherence to engineering process and principles during development, integration, test, transition to production, and sustainment of PGM products.
• Use prior technical leadership expertise to guide customer stakeholders, government technical teams, and the BAE Systems program team in development, execution, and key technical decisions.
• Successfully execute planned LRPF program milestone reviews, contract deliverables, and system demonstration tests.
• Provide program leadership, anticipate and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group cooperation to meet all program obligations and objectives.
• Make presentations to both management and customers in marketing, cost, schedule, technical and contractual status.
• Ensure project and product safety are managed in accordance with company policies.
• Perform duties normally associated with technical supervision and direction including, but not limited to, motivating, evaluating and mentoring employees.
• Provide consistent and timely communications of program status, issues, plans, and progress to other PGM PEMs, PGM program managers, engineering staff, and customer stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees