FAST Labs ST Program Engineering Manager

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

5d•$153,377 - $260,743•Onsite

About The Position

FAST Labs™ is a world-class research organization. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation®, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on ‘never been done before’ challenges. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems (ES) sector. Internal to FAST Labs, the Sensing Technologies (ST) Product Line is seeking a Program Engineering Manager to support programs across the Tech Areas. The ST product line develops next-generation lasers, precision optical pointers, advanced seekers, and expendables. ST has established itself as a market leader in the development of EO/IR and RF technologies. Due to the varying sizes of R&D programs, a Program Engineering Manager (PEM) may be required to oversee multiple R&D efforts in the different Tech Areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar field
Active DoW Secret clearance, ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP clearances
Typically, 10+ years experience in engineering, operations, management or related fields
Demonstrated ability to lead small multi-discipline teams on software focused programs

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering or similar field
Experience/familiarity with one of the following topics: RF/Digital Signal Processing, Electronic Warfare, Electronic Attack, and Electronic Support Measures, Cyber vulnerability research and reverse engineering
Experience leading research and development programs with a larger multi-discipline team (including subcontractors) across multiple sites
Experience in bidding and winning new business
Ability to communicate technical project performance with leadership

Responsibilities

Serve as engineering focal point for all activity within the projects including strategic planning, bid and proposal support for engineering content, engineering strategy and integrated plans on programs, engineering staffing, issue reporting, and risk and opportunity management
Project execution leadership to technical team; plan, execute, and manage all engineering efforts within the project. This includes tailoring company processes and procedure to execute research programs
Partner and collaborate with program managers, functional engineering managers, subcontractors, and customers, and factories to ensure program goals, requirements, and needs are understood and achieved
Monitor project plans and execution to ensure technical and work scope requirements, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained
Effectively communicate with clear, concise messaging to teams and leadership