FAST Labs ST Program Engineering Manager

Job Description
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. The following is a breakdown of responsibilities for the PEM role within ST
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

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.