ACES is looking for a Program Engineering Manager that is driven by the mission "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®". Are you an Engineer with 8+ years of experience and a BS looking for the next step to grow your career? Every day we strive to foster a safe, dependable, structured, meaningful work environment that will give you a great sense of accomplishment, while truly supporting the warfighter as a Program Engineering Manager. We are looking for an individual that communicates well, is trusted and able to collaborate across functions, is able to promote team alignment while motivating them, and drive the team toward a common goal.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Active Secret Security clearance and ability to obtain SAP accesses
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline with at least eight years of experience or a Masters degree with at least six years of experience in engineering development or production of electronic systems
- Experience leading diverse multi-disciplinary teams to the solution of technical problems
- Product engineering acumen within one or more disciplines, and engineering management experience, to include: planning, estimating and execution
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems
- Team building skills that enable collaboration and coordination within and across teams, functions, and other business units.
- Demonstrated leadership skills (soft skills, strategic thinking, leading teams, building relationships).
- Written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Degrees and/or direct job experience within an engineering discipline.
- Previous job experience operating within classified and/or a Special Access Program environment
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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, Inc.
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.
Skills Required
- Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) accesses
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with at least eight years of experience, or a master’s degree with at least six years of experience
- Experience in engineering development or production of electronic systems
- Experience leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams in solving technical problems
- Product engineering expertise in one or more disciplines
- Engineering management experience, including planning, estimating, and execution
- Planning and organizational skills, including diagnosing and resolving complex problems
- Team-building skills enabling collaboration across teams, functions, and business units
- Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, relationship-building, and team leadership skills
- Written, oral, and presentation communication skills
- Engineering degree or direct engineering experience
- Previous experience working in classified or Special Access Program environments
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.
Why Work With Us
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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
As the work place continues to evolve, so do we. Remote and hybrid opportunities are available at BAE Systems depending on the nature of the role. Check your job requisition to learn more.








