Mgr I- Program Eng

BAE Systems • Endicott, NY

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring for a Project Team Lead (PTL). This role will establish and manage an effective engineering team to support a large program or several small programs to meet established cost, schedule, and technical requirements as defined in the program plan. The PTL works with program managers and functional engineering managers to ensure effective engineering execution on the program. The PTL coordinates and manages engineering activities on the assigned program(s) to comply with cost, schedule, and technical requirements and established engineering practices in order to meet program commitments. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Requirements

• BS degree and 8+ years experience
• Minimum of three years of experience in Engineering Management, or Project Leadership
• Previous experience leading engineering team of five or more.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve cost, schedule, and customer objectives
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate engineering teams
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and coordinate a cross functional team
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Nice To Haves

• 6-10 years of Controls engineering functional management or project leadership experience
• Experience with IR&D development and production programs
• Previous experience leading engineering team of twenty or more.
• Previous experience leading safety critical projects
• Previous experience leading a multi-site team

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the engineering staff adheres to the approved plans by attending program control meetings, design reviews and by auditing processes, reviewing status and communicating regularly with the cost account managers.
• Reviews all technical changes to requirements.
• Coordinates the analysis of the impact of technical changes to schedule/budget and ensures implementation and consistent design integrity.
• Reviews and monitors engineering metrics on the program and provides technical support to the program manager.
• Manage system Design to Cost (DTC) and cost reduction activities.
• Interfaces with functional engineering organizations to ensure programs are adequately staffed and executed.
• Approves engineering cost account manager assignments for the program(s).
• Assesses all changes to the engineering cost, schedule, technical and risk baseline.
• Collaborates with Performance Excellence to tailor, as appropriate, the processes applicable to projects and programs.
• Ensures compliance with applicable engineering processes and standards.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees