About this role
Job Description
See what you’re missing! Our employees work on the world’s most advanced software and 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. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Deputy Program Engineer Manager (DPEM, Chief Engineer) to join the leadership team on an exciting Navy targeting program, guiding a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment for the Multi-Domain Orchestrated Effects (MDOE) portfolio. This program supports precision munition mission planning. The qualified candidate will partner with the Program Leadership to ensure smooth program execution, strong team building, defending work share and growing scope.
The candidate demonstrates proven execution of a full-scale software program through excellent risk assessment, outstanding leadership, and strong decision making with solid analysis skills. The Deputy PEM provides technical responsibility and leadership to cross-functional design teams through the design, development, fielding, operations, and support of the system. The Deputy PEM works with the PEM to represent the technical team to project managers, PTLs, functions and executive leadership, and provides complementary responsibilities for developing the overall technical solution for a product. The Deputy PEM is expected to provide management support to the design, development, test and verification elements of the program.
It is expected that the Deputy PEM will transition into the role of PEM within the first 6 months of the contract. The DPEM will shadow the PEM for coaching, training, and an understanding of responsibilities.
Required Skills and Education
- Requires an active Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline, and 12+ year(s) related experience or equivalent experience, training and/or certifications
- Experience leading IPTs, projects, and/or programs consisting of ground-system SE, SW development, and IV&V functions and managing programs with competing/conflicting resource requirements
- Proven execution of a full-scale program through excellent risk assessment, outstanding leadership, and strong decision making through analysis
- Experience with customer/stakeholder communication, management, relationship building, and customer satisfaction
Preferred Skills and Education
- Masters of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics and Computer Science or related discipline
- Hold an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Experience in Precision Engagement programs include TMPC and CPS
- Knowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfaces
- Proficient analyzing customer needs, and reviewing user stories and technical tasks to achieve various Agile objectives and iterative development schedules
- Deep analytical and problem-solving abilities. Reviews and judges the suitability of capability solutions and the planned approach
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate with all. Advises stakeholders on issues affecting the “broader” engineering approach to engineering activities.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose, resolve complex problems and to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency
- Proven written and oral communication skills, business intelligence skills
- Experience with business capture writing proposals and whitepapers
- Experience with strategy development and execution
- Knowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfaces
- Proven ability to garner the trust of Customers, influence government decisions and a positive leadership style
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Benefits Information
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.
Intern
Benefits
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).