Program Engineering Manager - Space Systems (Hybrid)

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

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.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Engineering Manager (PEM) to support the Space Systems product line, in the Mission Payloads (MP) product area.

Known as an industry leader in space electronics, Space Systems products can be found on almost all commercial, civil, and national security space missions.

For the MP product area, Space Systems develops and supports advanced RF payloads including signal collection and analysis, communications, and data processing.

As part of the BAE Systems team, in this role you’ll be working on payloads and technologies that involve important customer missions, supporting the warfighter and the nation.

You’ll be in front of learning and understanding the system, mission, platform, and customer needs; determining how to execute and realize the solution;

solving challenging problems; and leading creative engineers. You’ll have the opportunity to work with engineering, manufacturing, and program management, to deliver high-performance payloads within cost and schedule constraints.

You’ll enjoy flexibility of your work schedule, and work in a diverse and inclusive environment. 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 to support the overall mission : We protect those who protect us.

As a PEM, the selected candidate will be responsible for :

• Technical leadership and ownership of a project or group of projects working with the program manager and customer, and leading the entire engineering team
• Monitoring the project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined, maintained, and met
• Providing the coordination between resource managers / supervisors and the program team for staffing needs
• Cost account management, interfacing with the engineering team, program management, and finance
• Defining, generating, and reviewing project requirements and documentation
• Performing or guiding technical studies to refine project requirements
• Ensuring all necessary process items are followed and completed, and all reviews and approvals are received
• Coordinating the program engineering work with other stakeholder groups, including operations, quality, contracts, and finance personnel

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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or Math and 12 years experience
• Current Top Secret level security clearance
• 12 years of engineering development or production experience
• Experience with project planning and execution with a focus on scope control, scheduling, and cost tracking
• Understanding of RF or other related payload systems from an architecture, integration, test, and delivery standpoint
• Understanding of electronics, and electronic systems design, including components, boards, and higher level assemblies
• Knowledge of EVMS, program scheduling, task codes, program metrics, and staffing determination
• Experience leading cross functional / organizational teams and team building

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Understanding of systems development for space including satellite RF missions and requirements
• Experience executing cost type and fixed price engineering development activity
• Knowledge of space, airborne, or ground acquisition types and programs in the DoD, GEOINT, SIGINT or Communications domains
• Understanding of parts procurement and integration to meet system requirements and deliver product
• Ability to independently plan and execute 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 with active Poly

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $147300 - $250400

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.