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FAST Labs R3 Program Engineering Manager

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Merrimack, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026

Job Description
FAST Labs™ is a world-class research organization. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation®, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on ‘never been done before’ challenges. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems (ES) sector.

Internal to FAST Labs, the R3 Product Line is seeking a Program Engineering Manager to support programs in our Mission Applied Exploitation (MAX) and Advanced Mission Products (AMP) Tech Areas. These Tech Areas develop novel technologies ranging from the next generation of new RF/cyber algorithms to demonstration of advanced EW capabilities in integrated systems at government ranges. Due to the varying sizes of R&D programs, a Program Engineering Manager (PEM) may be required to oversee multiple R&D efforts in the different Tech Areas. The following is a breakdown of responsibilities for the PEM role within R3:

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as engineering focal point for all activity within the projects including strategic planning, bid and proposal support for engineering content, engineering strategy and integrated plans on programs, engineering staffing, issue reporting, and risk and opportunity management
  • Project execution leadership to technical team; plan, execute, and manage all engineering efforts within the project. This includes tailoring company processes and procedures to execute research programs
  • Partner and collaborate with program managers, functional engineering managers, subcontractors, and customers, and factories to ensure program goals, requirements, and needs are understood and achieved
  • Monitor project plans and execution to ensure technical and work scope requirements, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained
  • Effectively communicate with clear, concise messaging to teams and leadership
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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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar field
  • Active DoW Top Secret clearance, ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP clearances
  • 8 years experience in engineering, operations, management or related fields
  • Demonstrated ability to lead small multi-discipline teams on software focused programs


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering or similar field
  • Experience/familiarity with one of the following topics:
    • RF/Digital Signal Processing
    • Electronic Warfare, Electronic Attack, and Electronic Support Measures
    • Cyber vulnerability research and reverse engineering
  • Experience leading research and development programs with a larger multi-discipline team (including subcontractors) across multiple sites
  • Experience in bidding and winning new business
  • Ability to communicate technical project performance with leadership


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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.

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