ES Operations Leadership Development Program

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that's exactly what it will do at BAE Systems as part of our Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly-motivated entry-level individuals who aspire to achieve their leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, advanced education, leadership opportunities and exposure, and mentorship.

Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers' needs. From supply chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.

As an Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) participant, you will gain:

• Rotations: The OLDP is designed to provide a diverse set of experiences through challenging rotational assignments. Rotations will expose participants to different business units, functions, facilities, and managers.
• Education: Participants are required to complete a graduate degree on a part-time basis, if not already completed. The school and specific degree (Ex. MBA, master's in engineering, etc.) is left up to the candidate, providing it is applicable to the business. BAE Systems provides tuition assistance for this degree.
• Mentorship: A mentor is assigned to each OLDP participant to expose them to diverse and challenging experiences, while providing guidance in choosing rotations, career development, and off-program placement.
• Training/Conference: The program seeks to facilitate the growth of an individual's leadership skills through an annual leadership development conference (LDC). This conference provides personalized leadership training as well as an opportunity to network with senior BAE Systems executives and other leadership development program participants across the company.

You'll have the opportunity to experience assignments in several operational functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide. Rotational examples include:

• Process Engineer
• Industrial Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Procurement Analyst
• Supply Chain Planner
• Subcontract Administrator

• Strategic Sourcing Lead

• Operations Program Specialist

• Value Stream Specialist

The OLDP is a rotational program with three one-year rotations. You will start the program in Fort Wayne, IN. Throughout the program, you are encouraged to rotate to one of our major manufacturing locations: Austin, TX; Cedar Rapids, IA; Nashua, NH; Endicott, NY.

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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree by May 2026
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities in academic and non-academic pursuits
• Relevant internship and/or military experience
• Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Process Engineering/Engineering Management direct experience and/or education
• Capacity and motivation for hard work
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's or higher in:
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Superior communication abilities
• Participation in a variety of extracurricular activities
  Ability to relocate annually

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $ $88535

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.