Mgr II- Program Eng

BAE Systems • Maple Grove, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems Weapons System (WS) Product Line (PL) is looking for a Program Engineering Manager II (PEM II) to provide technical oversight and serve as the primary technical liaison for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) / direction-finding seeker development efforts supporting programs within the Long-Range Fires (LRPF) Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) portfolio. In this role, the Seeker PEM II will act as a contract technical representative (COTR) for SAR/direction-finding seeker development efforts; coordinate program plans between the WS LRPF programs and SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier efforts; and coordinate changes to SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier’s statement of work (SOW), schedule, and requirements. The Seeker PEM II will act as a technical point of contact for interface with US Government customers, LRPF program managers, other LRPF PEMs, SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier, and senior-level management on engineering issues. This hybrid position (>50% on-site) provides technical leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary staff at the BAE Systems Maple Grove, Minnesota and BAE Systems Huntsville, Alabama facilities and may include up to 50% travel.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, with 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.
• This role requires presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces.
• Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in engineering is preferred, with 10+ years of applicable experience.
• Familiarity of design and development of Seeker product lines and integration of Seekers into munitions products.
• Familiarity of PGM programs, particularly within the LRPF portfolio, including the FALCON, Lazarus, and MGUE programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading advanced sensor and seeker technology development, including the design, hardware maturation, and lifecycle integration of components, aligning sub-system requirements, managing complex software schedules, and successfully transitioning defense electronic components to high-maturity levels.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders, government teams, engineering teams, and program management through key technical decisions focused on SAR hardware maturation, RF development, seeker software architecture, and direction-finding algorithm execution to meet program goals.
• Provide dedicated technical oversight for SAR/direction-finding seeker development efforts throughout its entire lifecycle in coordination with LRPF program PMs/PEMs.
• Act as the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) explicitly overseeing SAR /direction-finding seeker development supplier contract deliverables.
• Serve as the technical leader to the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier to align requirements for sensor hardware and radar modes.
• Act as the engineering checkpoint to validate the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier's RF hardware design, software maturation schedule, and performance solutions.
• Coordinate program plans between the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier program plans and LRPF program plans.
• Manage and coordinate changes to the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier’s statement of work (SOW), schedules, and technical requirements.
• Help build Weapon Systems capabilities to serve as the SAR/direction-finding seeker integrator for the broader Weapons Systems PGM product line.
• Obtain technical milestone, cost, and schedule status updates from the SAR/direction-finding seeker suppliers and provide status updates to LRPF program management.
• Coordinate the integration of SAR/direction-finding seeker hardware testing and software verification plans into overarching LRPF program timelines.
• Perform traditional technical support duties, working with SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier’s technical leaders, including motivating and evaluating SAR/direction-finding seeker development teams efforts.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager