Program Engineering Manager II (Hybrid)

BAE Systems•Austin, TX

8d•$149,603 - $254,317•Hybrid

About The Position

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 (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. The candidate demonstrates proven execution of an engineering project 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 the decision authority between the Chief Engineer and engineering team and is responsible for developing the overall technical solution for the 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 support a strategy role through coordination of multiple projects to ensure system design, technical performance, and program dependencies are documented and understood. They will provide technical stewardship of the engineering effort for the entire program ensuring the solution meets customer programmatic and technical requirements within the allocated engineering cost and schedule.

Requirements

Requires qualified candidates to hold an active Secret security clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years work experience including technical leadership experience
Ability to form a vision and implement action plans to achieve that vision
Proven ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and geopgraphies to the benefit of our customers and the business

Nice To Haves

EO/IR Domain: Knowledge and experience developing EO/IR products (sensors, cameras, optics, gimbals, lasers, etc).
Earned Value Management: Control Account Manager (CAM) experience on externally reported programs, strong working knowledge of project control methodologies and processes.
Collaboration and Team Management: Proven ability to work in large teams with a self-starting approach.
Scope Management: Experience managing scope in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and adapting plans accordingly.
Design to Cost: Experience using Design to Cost (DTC) methods; leading to technical solutions that meet affordability and producibility requirements
Classified Development: Direct experience leading classified development programs for DoW.

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.
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 support programs.
Work across organizational boundaries to solve problems and secure resources.

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.