Seeker Program Engineering Manager II

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 Radio Frequency (RF) seeker development efforts; coordinate program plans between the WS LRPF programs and RF seeker supplier efforts; and coordinate changes to 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, 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 hardware maturation, RF development, seeker software architecture, and direction-finding algorithm execution to meet program goals.
• Provide dedicated technical oversight for RF 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 RF seeker development supplier contract deliverables.
• Serve as the technical leader to the RF seeker supplier to align requirements for sensor hardware and radar modes.
• Act as the engineering checkpoint to validate the seeker supplier's RF hardware design, software maturation schedule, and performance solutions.
• Coordinate program plans between the seeker supplier program plans and LRPF program plans.
• Manage and coordinate changes to the supplier's statement of work (SOW), schedules, and technical requirements.
• Help build Weapon Systems capabilities to serve as the RF seeker integrator for the broader Weapons Systems PGM product line.
• Obtain technical milestone, cost, and schedule status updates from the RF seeker suppliers and provide status updates to LRPF program management.
• Coordinate the integration of seeker hardware testing and software verification plans into overarching LRPF program timelines.
• Perform traditional technical support duties, working with seeker supplier's technical leaders, including motivating and evaluating RF 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 design, hardware maturation, and lifecycle integration of components, aligning sub-system requirements, managing complex software schedules, and successfully transitioning defense electronic components to high-maturity levels.

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…