Job Description
BAE Systems Platforms & Services Sector is looking for a Program Engineering Manager (PEM) at the Combat Mission Systems Minneapolis facility to serve as a Technical Lead for the MADCAP program, part of the Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) portfolio. The PEM will interpret customer requirements and flow program scope and requirements (including technical, budget, and schedule) to PGM Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads to ensure successful execution and fielding of PGMs and support equipment for a fast to fleet Navy application. The PEM will act as the technical/engineering point of contact to US Government customers and stakeholders, BAE Systems Program Management, and BAE Systems senior leadership. This hybrid position provides technical leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary engineering staff at the BAE Systems Minneapolis, MN facility.
In this job, you will:
- Interpret customer requirements and flow program scope and requirements (including technical, budget, and schedule) to PGM Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads to ensure successful execution and fielding of PGMs and support equipment.
- Provide overall technical leadership for the MADCAP program You will be responsible for overall program execution, quality, technical rigor, safety, security, and performance.
- Develop and execute MADCAP program plans, including establishing and managing internal/external planning, budgets, and schedules necessary to achieve program goals.
- Use technical leadership skills to guide customer stakeholders, government technical teams, and the BAE Systems PGM IPTs in development, execution, and key technical decisions to meet customer goals.
- Successfully execute all planned MADCAP program milestone reviews, contract deliverables, and system demonstration tests, developing and delivering all products on-time, completing actions, and executing to meet customer expectations while adhering to BAE Systems PGM engineering and safety practices.
- Provide program leadership, anticipate and resolve issues, and ensure inter-group cooperation to meet all program obligations and objectives.
- Provide technical planning, direction, organizing, mentoring, and decision-making support to PGM IPT leads.
- Make presentations to both management and customers in marketing, cost, schedule, technical and contractual status.
- Provide consistent and timely communications of program status, issues, plans, and progress to the internal program leadership, engineering staff, and customer stakeholders.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- A bachelor's degree in engineering is required, with 10+ years of applicable experience.
- Must have or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Expertise with customer/stakeholder communication, management, and relationship building.
- Expertise in leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to solve complex technical issues.
- Experience with development of complex weapon systems including 2+ years managing or developing one or more related weapon systems technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions using sound understanding of engineering principles.
- Effective communication through technical writing and presentations.
- Ability to support a hybrid work environment, with >50% time in the office at the BAE Systems Minneapolis site. Approximately 10% Travel is expected.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- A master's or PhD degree in Engineering is preferred.
- Experience leading guided munitions or missiles related development is desired, with 5+ years of leading technical staff.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing or leading the development of precision guided munitions.
- Experience working with the Navy, Air & Missile Defense, Naval Shipboard Sensors, or Naval Ship Integration.
- Current Secret Clearance.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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.
What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver 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.
How we work, is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
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We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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