Seeker Program Engineering Manager II
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Test Engineer, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Program Engineering Manager II
BAE Systems Weapons System (WS) Product Line (PL) is looking for a Program Engineering Manager II (PEM II) to provide technical oversight and serve as the primary technical liaison for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) / direction-finding seeker development efforts supporting programs within the Long-Range Precision Fires (LRPF) Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) portfolio. In this role, the Seeker PEM II will act as a contract technical representative (COTR) for SAR/direction-finding seeker development efforts;
coordinate program plans between the WS LRPF programs and SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier efforts; and coordinate changes to SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier's statement of work (SOW), schedule, and requirements. The Seeker PEM II will act as a technical point of contact for interface with US Government customers, LRPF program managers, other LRPF PEMs, SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier, and senior-level management on engineering issues.
This hybrid position (>50% on-site) provides technical leadership and direction to multi-disciplinary staff at the BAE Systems Maple Grove, Minnesota and BAE Systems Huntsville, Alabama facilities and may include up to 50% travel.
In this job, you will:
- Advise stakeholders, government teams, engineering teams, and program management through key technical decisions focused on SAR hardware maturation, RF development, seeker software architecture, and direction-finding algorithm execution to meet program goals.
- Provide dedicated technical oversight for SAR/direction-finding seeker development efforts throughout its entire lifecycle in coordination with LRPF program PMs/PEMs.
- Act as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) explicitly overseeing SAR /direction-finding seeker development supplier contract deliverables.
- Serve as the technical leader to the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier to align requirements for sensor hardware and radar modes.
- Act as the engineering checkpoint to validate the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier's RF hardware design, software maturation schedule, and performance solutions.
- Coordinate program plans between the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier program plans and LRPF program plans.
- Manage and coordinate changes to the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier's statement of work (SOW), schedules, and technical requirements.
- Help build Weapon Systems capabilities to serve as the SAR/direction-finding seeker integrator for the broader Weapons Systems PGM product line.
- Obtain technical milestone, cost, and schedule status updates from the SAR/direction-finding seeker suppliers and provide status updates to LRPF program management.
- Coordinate the integration of SAR/direction-finding seeker hardware testing and software verification plans into overarching LRPF program timelines.
- Perform traditional technical support duties, working with SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier's technical leaders, including motivating and evaluating SAR/direction-finding seeker development teams efforts.
Required Education, Experience, &
Skills:
- A 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.
- This role requires presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Education, Experience, &
Skills:
- A master's degree in engineering is preferred, with 10+ years of applicable experience.
- Familiarity of design and development of Seeker product lines and integration of Seekers into munitions products.
- Familiarity of PGM programs, particularly within the LRPF portfolio, including the FALCON, Lazarus, and MGUE programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading advanced sensor and seeker technology development, including the…
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