Program Engineering Manager II - Space Systems (Hybrid)

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Hudson, NH
Hybrid
150K-254K Annually
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Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Lead engineering production teams for space electronics programs, owning technical, cost, and schedule performance. Manage requirements, staffing, obsolescence, reviews, cost accounts, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time delivery and sustainment of EO/IR and optical products.
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Job Description
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."
As a PEM, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
  • 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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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.
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.

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Year Founded: 1999

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, space, 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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