




Job Description
BAE Systems, Platforms and Services sector is looking for a Program Engineering Manager II (PEM II) at the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Minneapolis facility, to serve as a technical lead for engineering teams supporting the Artillery Radar Yammering AMOK (ARYA) program as part of the Long-Range Precision Fires (LRPF) Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) portfolio. The ARYA PEM II will focus on leading new component design, integration, and demonstration, including flight vehicle updates, projectile data link and warhead updates.
In this role the ARYA PEM II, you will help establish ARYA program plans, develop and provide engineering scope to the common PGM Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, guide the PGM IPT leads to ensure that required program deliverables, products, and services are delivered on time and within cost, while meeting performance requirements in accordance with contract terms and conditions. You will act as the technical point of contact for interface with US Government customers, key external suppliers, PGM program managers, other PGM PEMs, and senior-level management on engineering issues. This hybrid position (3+ days on-site / week) provides technical leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary staff in the BAE Systems Minneapolis, MN facility.
In this job, you will:
- Provide overall engineering technical leadership to the ARYA program including: system architecting, hardware and software design, flight control development, and weapon system integration leadership. You will be responsible for overall program execution, quality, technical rigor, safety, security, and performance.
- Develop and execute ARYA program plans, including establishing and managing internal/external planning, budgets, staffing forecasts, and schedules necessary to achieve program goals.
- Provide technical planning, direction, organizing, mentoring, and decision-making support to common PGM IPT leads and engineering staff. Ensure adherence to engineering process and principles during development, integration, test, transition to production, and sustainment of PGM products.
- Use prior technical leadership expertise to guide customer stakeholders, government technical teams, and the BAE Systems program team in development, execution, and key technical decisions, including but not limited to systems engineering, hardware development, subsystem integration, flight control and software architecture, initialization, mission planning, flight safety, and test objectives to meet customer goals.
- Successfully execute all planned ARYA program milestone reviews, contract deliverables, and system demonstration tests, developing and delivering all products on-time, completing actions, and executing to meet customer expectations while adhering to BAE Systems Munitions engineering and safety practices.
- Provide program leadership, anticipate and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group cooperation to meet all program obligations and objectives.
- Make presentations to both management and customers in marketing, cost, schedule, technical and contractual status.
- Ensure project and product safety are managed in accordance with company policies.
- Perform duties normally associated with technical supervision and direction including, but not limited to, motivating, evaluating and mentoring employees.
- Provide consistent and timely communications of program status, issues, plans, and progress to other PGM PEMs, PGM program managers, engineering staff, and customer stakeholders.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 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.
- Ability to support a hybrid work environment, with more than 66% time in the office at the BAE Systems Minneapolis site. Approximately 10% Travel is expected.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Current Secret Clearance.
- Master's or PhD degree in Engineering is preferred, with 10+ years of applicable experience.
- Experience leading guided munitions or missiles related development is desired, with 5+ years of leading technical staff.
- Familiarity of PGM programs, particularly within the LRPF portfolio, including the legacy XM1155-SC effort, Maritime Strike, and the upcoming ERAP program.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing or developing one or more guided munitions technologies, such as design and integration of gun-hardened airframes, sensors, actuators, control surfaces, thermal management, power and electronics; flight and mission performance; flight guidance, navigation, and control; flight software development; or related system and specialty engineering experience.
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.