Program Engineering Manager II (Hybrid)

BAE Systems•Manchester, NH

1d•$149,603 - $254,317•Hybrid

About The Position

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 (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. We are a product driven business that leverages Electronic Systems (ES) technology know-how to be an agile leader in game-changing electronic mission and control solutions that enable our customers to create a safer and cleaner world. What is it like working for a company whose mission is “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”, with some of the most brilliant technical minds, developing the world’s most advanced airborne Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) systems? Rewarding. As part of our Advanced Optical Systems team, you’ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who architect, design, develop, build, integrate, test, and support products and systems that enable our service men and women to execute their missions and return home safely. BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Project Engineering Manager (PEM III) to be the Engineering lead for one of our advanced and cutting-edge EO/IR capabilities. In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. The PEM leads the engineering effort for the entire program, ensuring the solution meets customer programmatic and technical requirements within the allocated engineering cost and schedule. The PEM provides technical responsibility and leadership to cross-functional teams through the design, development, qualification, fielding, and support of the system, including subcontracts. 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.

Requirements

Requires qualified candidates to hold an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain Special Access Program clearances and DoW Top Secret
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in engineering development of EO/IR systems and the transition to manufacturing
Project engineering management including organizational design, planning, estimating, design management, and product verification

Nice To Haves

DoW Top Secret Clearance preferred
Previous job experience operating within a Special Access Program environment
Experience developing and delivering within a digital engineering ecosystem
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
Experience managing engineering scope for subcontracts

Responsibilities

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
Serve as overall customer (internal / external) engineering point of contact for the project
Ensure proper application of process based on the size and complexity of the project
Establish goals, performance standards, budgets and staffing plans
Lead and develop others

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.