ES Operations Leadership Development Program (Full Time Onsite)

Job Description
About the Leadership Development Program
Embark on an exciting future at BAE Systems with our Leadership Development Program (LDP), designed to jumpstart your engineering career. In this entry level leadership development role, you'll join a curated group of peers and a dedicated program team, fostering strong connections and leadership relationships.
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that's exactly what it will do at BAE Systems as part of our Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly motivated entry-level individuals who aspire to achieve their leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, advanced education, leadership opportunities and exposure, and mentorship. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.
With an experienced team dedicated to your success, you'll receive the support you need to navigate your first steps in your BAE Systems career.
As an Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) participant, you will experience:

• Rotations: The OLDP consists of three, one-year rotations; each with increasing responsibility. This is designed to provide a diverse set of experiences within Operations areas & disciplines. OLDP participants are also exposed to a variety of networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives.
• Education: Participants are required to complete a graduate degree on a part-time basis. The school and specific degree (MBA or Master of Science in Engineering) is left up to the candidate, providing it is applicable to the business. BAE Systems provides tuition assistance for this degree.
• Mentorship: A mentor is assigned to each OLDP participant to expose them to diverse and challenging experiences. These mentors also provide guidance in career development, choosing rotations, and off-program placement.
• Training/Conferences: The program seeks to facilitate the growth of an individual's leadership skills through an annual, week-long leadership development conference (LDC). This conference provides personalized leadership training as well as an opportunity to network with senior BAE Systems executives and other leadership development program participants across the company.

Rotation examples include:

• Supply Chain Planner
• Industrial Engineer
• Procurement Administrator
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Operations Program Specialist
• Factory Supervisor/Value Stream Specialist

All candidates must be able to:

• Consider relocation during the rotational program
• Start at one of our major ES locations: (in alphabetical order)
  • Austin, TX
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Greenlawn/Endicott, NY
  • Nashua/Merrimack/Hudson/Manchester, NH
• Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities in academic and non-academic pursuits
• Participation in a variety of extracurricular activities

Skills

• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities
• Advanced presentation skills
• Growth mindset - willingness to learn
• Humility - able to receive, accept, and act on feedback
• Accountability
• Self-motivated

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's or higher in:
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
  • Data Science (Analytics)
  • Business Administration
• Internship, research, or significant project experience separate from degree requirements

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $61820 - $105050
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee 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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.