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Program Engineering Manager II (Hybrid)

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Hybrid
Austin, TX
150K-254K Annually
Expert/Leader
Hybrid
Austin, TX
150K-254K Annually
Expert/Leader
The Program Engineering Manager II leads technical efforts on engineering projects, ensuring design and development meet customer requirements while managing risks and resources in a hybrid work environment.
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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 Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. We are a product driven business that leverages Electronic Systems (ES) technology know-how to be an agile leader in game-changing electronic mission and control solutions that enable our customers to create a safer and cleaner world.
The candidate demonstrates proven execution of an engineering project 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 support a strategy role through coordination of multiple projects to ensure system design, technical performance, and program dependencies are documented and understood. They will 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.
Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Partner with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer and functional staff to develop and deliver products and systems that meet our customer needs.
  • Partner and collaborate across all the disciplines, functions, and business areas to effectively support engineering across the enterprise.
  • Meet cost, schedule and technical performance for projects through their life cycle.
  • Ensure preparation and approval of competitive engineering bids that are executable, meet established price-to-win targets, and grow the business.
  • Identify and support the development of critical skills and resources.
  • Develop and maintain measures related to engineering performance.
  • Ensure proper application of process based on the size and complexity of the project.
  • Establish goals, performance standards, budgets and staffing plans. Improve processes and skills that support programs.

As a leader, the PEM must also:
  • Work across organizational boundaries to solve problems and secure resources.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Requires qualified candidates to hold an active Secret security clearance or higher
  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years work experience including technical leadership experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • EO/IR Domain: Knowledge and experience developing EO/IR products (sensors, cameras, optics, gimbals, lasers, etc).
  • Earned Value Management: Control Account Manager (CAM) experience on externally reported programs, strong working knowledge of project control methodologies and processes.
  • Collaboration and Team Management: Proven ability to work in large teams with a self-starting approach.
  • Scope Management: Experience managing scope in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and adapting plans accordingly.
  • Design to Cost: Experience using Design to Cost (DTC) methods; leading to technical solutions that meet affordability and producibility requirements
  • Classified Development: Direct experience leading classified development programs for DoW.
  • Ability to form a vision and implement action plans to achieve that vision
  • Proven ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and geopgraphies to the benefit of our customers and the business

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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.

Top Skills

Cameras
Electronic Warfare Capabilities
Eo/Ir Products
Gimbals
Lasers
Optics
Project Management Methodologies
Sensors

BAE Systems, Inc. Austin, Texas, USA Office

825 E. Howard Lane, Austin, TX, United States, 78753

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