Program Engineering Manager

Job Description This position requires the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility >90% of the time.See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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 mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.BAE Systems seeks an experienced Program Engineer Manager (PEM, Chief Engineer) to lead the engineering effort of a program in the field of advanced aircraft autonomy, an exciting opportunity within the mission planning organization, guiding a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment for the Mission Management and Autonomy (M2A) portfolio. The qualified candidate will partner with the Program Manager to ensure smooth program execution, strong team building, defending work share and growing scope. The candidate demonstrates proven execution of a full scale program through excellent risk assessment, outstanding leadership, and strong decision making with solid analysis skills. The PEM provides technical responsibility and leadership to cross-functional teams through the design, development, fielding, and support of the system. The PEM represents the technical team to project managers, functions, and executive leadership, and provides responsibilities for developing the overall technical solution for a product or system. The PEM is the decision authority between the System Architect and engineering team and is responsible for developing the overall technical solution for the system. The PEM is expected to influence the design, development, test and verification. In addition, the PEM is responsible for identifying and communicating technical risks and opportunities between the design team, system architect and program management team.The PEM will perform as the “Voice of the Customer” for system design, technical performance, and other system needs, provide technical stewardship of the engineering effort for the entire program ensuring the solution meets customer programmatic and technical requirements within the allocated engineering cost and schedule.* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.*Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline, and 8+ year(s) related experience or equivalent experience, training and/or certificationsDemonstrated leadership skills (soft skills, strategic thinking, business acumen, supervisory experience, building teams, building customer relationships)Proven execution of a full scale program through excellent risk assessment, outstanding leadership, and strong decision making through analysisStrong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose, resolve complex problems and to develop improved methods to increase program efficiencyKnowledge of autonomous aircraft mission planning and route optimizationExperience with customer/stakeholder communication, management, relationship building, and customer satisfactionProficient analyzing customer needs, and reviewing user stories and technical tasks to achieve various Agile objectives and iterative development schedulesDeep analytical and problem solving abilities. Reviews and judges the suitability of capability solutions and the planned approachProven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skillsAbility to obtain Special Program clearancesPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills Masters of Science degree in Systems Engineering or related disciplineProficiency with Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, etc.)Experience developing proposals, ECPs, and whitepapers focused on new businessExperience with strategy development and executionKnowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfacesExperience in Program Pre Mortem analysisDevelopment experience of a User Interface supported by backend servicesPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140Please 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.Job SummaryJob number: 99391BRDate posted : 2024-02-21Profession: Engineering & TechnologyEmployment type: Full-Time