FAST Labs Program Engineering Manager I - Multiple Openings

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

4d•$132,962 - $226,035•Hybrid

About The Position

FAST Labs™ is a research organization within BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector, developing next-generation technology. The company is seeking experienced Program Engineering Managers to lead multidisciplinary research and development programs across its A3 and ST Product Lines. Depending on the size and complexity of the work, the role may oversee multiple programs across different technology areas. The ST Product Line develops next-generation lasers, precision optical pointers, advanced seekers, and expendables, and works in EO/IR and RF technologies. The A3 Product Line develops technologies including RF and cyber algorithms, as well as demonstrations of advanced electronic warfare capabilities in integrated systems at government test ranges. The Program Engineering Manager serves as the engineering lead and primary technical focal point for assigned programs, leading strategic planning, program execution, engineering staffing, issue resolution, and risk and opportunity management. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, applies engineering practices suited to R&D programs, supports proposals and new-business capture, and helps mature and transition technologies from research and prototyping into demonstrations, operational environments, and production programs. The position is primarily on-site at a BAE Systems facility because of in-person collaboration and secure-work requirements; hybrid arrangements may be considered according to program requirements and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI and/or SAP accesses.
Typically 8 or more years of experience in engineering, program execution, technical leadership, operations, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams executing complex technology development programs.
Strong leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience leading advanced research and development programs for DoD, Intelligence Community, or other government customers.
Experience in RF and digital signal processing; electronic warfare, electronic attack, and electronic support; cyber vulnerability research and reverse engineering; or EO/IR systems and sensing technologies.
Experience leading mid-sized multidisciplinary teams.
Experience supporting capture, proposal development, and customer engagement activities.
Experience leading programs through systems engineering lifecycle activities, including requirements development, integration, test, verification, and demonstration.
Experience transitioning advanced technologies from research and development into operational demonstrations, production programs, or fielded capabilities.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management principles and program performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Serve as engineering lead and primary technical focal point for assigned programs, leading strategic planning, program execution, engineering staffing, issue resolution, and risk and opportunity management.
Provide technical and organizational leadership for multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve program objectives, technical milestones, and customer commitments.
Tailor and implement engineering processes and best practices for research and development program execution.
Lead or support proposal activities, including engineering planning, risk identification, and basis-of-estimate development.
Support technology maturation and transition from research and prototyping to customer demonstrations, operational environments, and production programs.
Communicate technical, programmatic, and business performance to engineering teams, customers, and senior leadership through written, verbal, and visual presentations.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
Health savings accounts.
401(k) savings plan.
Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
Employee assistance program and legal plan.
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.