Program Engineering Manager II - Space Systems (Hybrid)

BAE Systems • Hudson, NH

3d • $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.

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. 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 missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems Space Systems is an industry leader in space electronics - found on almost all commercial, civil, and national security space missions. Our Secure Communications portfolio specializes in the development of highly advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payloads and secure communication systems – technologies critical to modern defense operations. As a Program Engineering Manager (PEM), you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery and support of these vital systems. This key leadership role will lead an engineering production team, ensuring on-time delivery of products to our customers through customer operations support, proactive obsolescence management, sustainment, and effective collaboration with suppliers.

As part of the BAE Systems team, you’ll be working on challenging problems, leading creative engineers, and working to deliver advanced products. You will enjoy flexibility of your work schedule, and work in a diverse and inclusive environment. The programs you work on may encompass all aspects of product delivery, from design and analysis, through integration, test, and delivery. We are developing leading edge capabilities in laser communications, active countermeasures, and SIGINT. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow, all as part of an exciting and engaging career.

You’ll be an integral part of the team allowing BAE Systems and Space Systems Product Line to create capability that supports the overall mission: “We protect those who protect us.”

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or Math and 10 years experience
• Current Secret level of clearance and ability to get SAP/SAR clearances
• 10 years of engineering development or production experience
• Experience leading engineering teams in engineering design and production efforts of military EO/IR or optical products.
• Experience with engineering proposal efforts; generating WBS, BOEs, and leading team through engineering reviews.
• Knowledge of EVMS, program scheduling, program metrics, and staffing determination
• Experience leading cross functional/organizational teams and team building

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of space, airborne, or ground acquisition types and programs in the DoD, GEOINT, SIGINT or Communications domains
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering team in EO/IR, laser communications, and optical signal processing/algorithms efforts for military products.
• Experience with product development lifecycle for defense products, including 2 years production and sustaining experience.
• Ability to independently plan, execute, and lead work tasks in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment
• Understanding of engineering processes and procedures across all disciplines
• MS in Science, Engineering, or Math
• Current TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Technical, cost, and schedule leadership and ownership of a project or group of projects working with the program manager and customer, and leading the entire engineering team
• Managing the project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined, maintained, and met
• Defining, generating, and reviewing project requirements and documentation
• Providing the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and the program team for staffing needs
• Support team building and personnel development with the portfolio
• Ensuring all necessary processes are followed and completed, and all reviews and approvals are received
• Cost account management interfacing with the engineering team, program management, and finance
• Coordinating the program engineering work with other stakeholder groups, including operations, quality, contracts, and finance personnel

Benefits

• At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance.
• We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as 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.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

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