Program Engineering Manager II - Space Systems

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 Space Electronics area. Known as an industry leader in digital space electronics, Space Systems products can be found on almost all commercial, civil, and national security space missions. Space Systems specializes in advanced, high-reliability, and radiation tolerant and hardened digital capability in multiple generations of semiconductor components. This includes ASICs, memories, processors, and power devices, in addition to larger electronic assemblies and boards.

As part of the BAE Systems team, you’ll be working on challenging problems, leading creative engineers, and working to deliver advanced products. You’ll enjoy flexibility of your work schedule, and work in a diverse and inclusive environment. The programs you work on may encompass all aspects of product delivery, from design and analysis, through integration, test, and delivery. 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 create capability that supports 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
• Defining, generating, and reviewing project requirements and documentation
• Performing or guiding technical studies to refine project requirements
• Providing the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and the program team for staffing needs
• Ensuring all necessary process items are followed and completed, and all reviews and approvals are received
• Cost account management interfacing with the engineering team, program management, and finance
• Coordinating the program engineering work with other stakeholder groups, including operations, quality, contracts, and finance personnel

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or Math and 10 years experience
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI level of clearance
• 10 years of engineering development or production experience
• Understanding of digital electronics design applications, requirements, analysis, and architecture
• Understanding of component manufacturing, packaging, and test
• Understanding of interface protocols and processing architecture
• 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

• Knowledge of space, airborne, or ground acquisition types and programs in the DoD, GEOINT, SIGINT or Communications domains
• Understanding of high reliability and radiation hardened electronics design and analysis
• Understanding of parts procurement and integration to meet system requirements and deliver product

• Leading engineering teams in digital electronics design, requirements, analysis, and architecture

• Ability to independently plan, execute, and lead 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: $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.

Salary : $146,670 - $249,330