BAE Systems

Mgr II- Program Eng

BAE Systems • $120K — $145K *
Maple Grove, MN 55311In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required, with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Technical leadership experience, with 2+ years managing weapon systems technologies.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing environments and ability to safely navigate production areas including climbing and working in confined spaces.
  • Master's degree in engineering preferred.
  • Expertise in advanced sensor and seeker technology development and integration.

Responsibilities

  • Advise stakeholders and program management on technical decisions for radar and seeker development.
  • Provide oversight for SAR seeker development throughout its lifecycle with LRPF program managers.
  • Act as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative for overseeing supplier contract deliverables.
  • Align requirements as the technical leader to the SAR seeker supplier.
  • Validate hardware design and software maturity for seeker systems during engineering checkpoints.
  • Coordinate program plans between seeker suppliers and LRPF programs.
  • Manage changes to the supplier's statement of work, schedules, and technical requirements.
  • Serve as the sensor subject matter expert to integrate seeker capabilities into the broader PGM product line.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with over 50% on-site requirement.
  • Opportunities for travel up to 50% to support program initiatives.
  • Direct involvement with advanced weapon system technology development.
  • Collaboration with various stakeholders including U.S. Government customers and senior management.
Full Job Description
Job Description

BAE Systems Weapons System (WS) Product Line (PL) is looking for a Program Engineering Manager II (PEM II) to provide technical oversight and serve as the primary technical liaison for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) / direction-finding seeker development efforts supporting programs within the Long-Range Precision Fires (LRPF) Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) portfolio. In this role, the Seeker PEM II will act as a contract technical representative (COTR) for SAR/direction-finding seeker development efforts; coordinate program plans between the WS LRPF programs and SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier efforts; and coordinate changes to SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier's statement of work (SOW), schedule, and requirements. The Seeker PEM II will act as a technical point of contact for interface with US Government customers, LRPF program managers, other LRPF PEMs, SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier, and senior-level management on engineering issues. This hybrid position (>50% on-site) provides technical leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary staff at the BAE Systems Maple Grove, Minnesota and BAE Systems Huntsville, Alabama facilities and may include up to 50% travel.

In this job, you will:
  • Technical Leadership: Advise stakeholders, government teams, engineering teams, and program management through key technical decisions focused on SAR hardware maturation, RF development, seeker software architecture, and direction-finding algorithm execution to meet program goals.
  • SAR Seeker Oversight: Provide dedicated technical oversight for SAR/direction-finding seeker development efforts throughout its entire lifecycle in coordination with LRPF program PMs/PEMs
  • Contractual Technical Authority: Act as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) explicitly overseeing SAR /direction-finding seeker development supplier contract deliverables.
  • Weapons-to-Seeker Representative: Serve as the technical leader to the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier to align requirements for sensor hardware and radar modes.
  • Design and Schedule Checkpoint: Act as the engineering checkpoint to validate the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier's RF hardware design, software maturation schedule, and performance solutions.
  • LRPF Program Coordination: Coordinate program plans between the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier program plans and LRPF program plans.
  • SOW and Requirements Management: Manage and coordinate changes to the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier's statement of work (SOW), schedules, and technical requirements.
  • Sensor Subject Matter Expert: Help build Weapon Systems capabilities to serve as the SAR/direction-finding seeker integrator for the broader Weapons Systems PGM product line.
  • Status Management: Obtain technical milestone, cost, and schedule status updates from the SAR/direction-finding seeker suppliers and provide status updates to LRPF program management.
  • Integration Planning: Coordinate the integration of SAR/direction-finding seeker hardware testing and software verification plans into overarching LRPF program timelines.
  • Team Supervision: Perform traditional technical support duties, working with SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier's technical leaders, including motivating and evaluating SAR/direction-finding seeker development teams efforts.


Required Skills and Education

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering is required, with 10+ years of applicable experience.
  • Expertise in technical leadership leading technical staff, with 2+ years managing or developing one or more related weapon systems technologies
  • This role requires presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • A master's degree in engineering is preferred, with 10+ years of applicable experience.
  • Familiarity of design and development of Seeker product lines and integration of Seekers into munitions products.
  • Familiarity of PGM programs, particularly within the LRPF portfolio, including the FALCON, Lazarus, and MGUE programs.
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading advanced sensor and seeker technology development, including the design, hardware maturation, and lifecycle integration of components, aligning sub-system requirements, managing complex software schedules, and successfully transitioning defense electronic components to high-maturity levels. #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid #LI-JR1#LI-Hybrid #LI-JR1

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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