Program Engineering Manager (ON-SITE)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

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.

This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

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Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities.

We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

BAE Systems Electronic Solutions is looking for a Program Engineering Manager (PEM) to lead engineering teams in order to achieve successful program execution.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team charged to deliver and support critical mission capabilities. This role will be responsible for planning, staffing, budget, schedules, scope management, risk and opportunity management, and team coordination.

You will coordinate with program managers to ensure all customer needs are met and will manage all aspects of the design, integration, test, and delivery of our products.

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 Chief Engineer 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, Chief Engineer 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.

This position is located in the Totowa NJ area, and will require periodic travel to other BAE Systems facilities and potential customer sites.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires qualified candidates to hold an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program clearances
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering / technical discipline, and 8+ year(s) related experience or equivalent experience, training and / or certifications
• Demonstrated leadership skills (soft skills, strategic thinking, business acumen, building teams, building customer relationships)
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose, resolve complex problems and to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency
• Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Preference will be given the candidates with active Top Secret clearance
• Design experience in Software and / or System Engineering
• Experience in Agile and DEVSECOPS based program development
• SAP / SAR Clearance highly preferred

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $138120 - $234840

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.