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F35 Production Digital Program Engineering Manager

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Hybrid
Nashua, NH
147K-249K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Nashua, NH
147K-249K Annually
Senior level
Manage technical execution for F-35 production modules, leading cross-functional teams, ensuring engineering goals are met, and coordinating solutions to enhance production efficiencies.
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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. 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.
On F-35, 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 a full scale production program 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 production, 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 operations team, Chief Engineer and program management team.
The PEM will provide technical stewardship of the engineering effort for the Digital IPT 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:

  • Be a leader of leaders to support the F35 production Digital modules.
  • Partner with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer and functional staff to support Operations for hardware deliveries that meet our customer needs.
  • Coordinate the engineering team to work closely with the operations team to implement solutions to improve product test yield and through-put.
  • Provide support to the production engineering lead for proposals - BOE creation, IDRs, and Phase Reviews.
  • Partner and collaborate across all the disciplines, functions, operations and business areas to effectively support the digital modules in production.
  • Identify and support the development of critical skills and resources to build the bench for the PEM and Chief Engineer roles.
  • Develop and maintain measures related to engineering performance, and present dashboards and metrics to Program and Business area management.
  • Ensure proper application of process based on the size and complexity of the project.
  • Establish and maintain goals, performance standards, budgets and staffing plans for the engineering function.
  • Develop and manage execution projects and return to green plans, tracking and reporting on status and making sure the team has the resources required for success.
  • Coordinate and lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities for timely resolution of issues.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Requires qualified candidates to hold an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a special access clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and Minimum 10 years of technical leadership experience and capabilities relevant digital designs and architectures.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong team building skills that enable partnership and coordination within and across teams and functions.
  • Ability to form a vision and implement action plans to achieve that vision


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Control Account Management (CAM) 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 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.

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