Seeker Program Engineering Manager II

BAE Systems, Inc.; Osseo (MN); Hybrid; USD 149,603 - 254,317; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BAE Systems Weapons System (WS) Product Line seeks a PEM II to provide technical oversight for SAR/direction-finding seeker development and act as primary liaison with LRPF programs and supplier efforts. The role is based in Maple Grove, MN and Huntsville, AL with up to 50% travel, and involves coordinating SOW changes and performance requirements.

The PEM II will lead multi-disciplinary teams, interface with government customers, and ensure timely progress across hardware, software maturation,

Qualifications

• 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 related weapon systems technologies.
• This role requires presence in manufacturing or fabrication environments; access to production areas and adherence to PPE are required.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: advise stakeholders and teams on SAR hardware maturation, RF development, seeker software architecture, and direction-finding algorithms.
• SAR Seeker Oversight: provide dedicated technical oversight for SAR/direction-finding seeker development throughout its lifecycle.
• Contractual Technical Authority: act as COTR overseeing supplier contract deliverables.
• Weapons-to-Seeker Representative: lead requirements alignment for sensor hardware and radar modes.
• Design and Schedule Checkpoint: validate RF hardware design, software maturation, and performance solutions.
• LRPF Program Coordination: align SAR/direction-finding seeker plans with LRPF programs.
• SOW and Requirements Management: manage changes to SOW, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Sensor Subject Matter Expert: help integrate SAR/direction-finding seeker into Weapons Systems PGM product line.
• Status Management: obtain and report milestones, cost, and schedule data from suppliers.
• Integration Planning: coordinate testing and verification plans within LRPF timelines.
• Team Supervision: supervise and motivate SAR/direction-finding seeker teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Program oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

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

• Technical Leadership: 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.
• SAR Seeker Oversight: Provide dedicated technical oversight for SAR/direction-finding seeker development efforts throughout its entire lifecycle in coordination with LRPF program PMs/PEMs
• Contractual Technical Authority: Act as the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) explicitly overseeing SAR /direction-finding seeker development supplier contract deliverables.
• Weapons-to-Seeker Representative: Serve as the technical leader to the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier to align requirements for sensor hardware and radar modes.
• Design and Schedule Checkpoint: Act as the engineering checkpoint to validate the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier's RF hardware design, software maturation schedule, and performance solutions.
• LRPF Program Coordination: Coordinate program plans between the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier program plans and LRPF program plans.
• SOW and Requirements Management: Manage and coordinate changes to the SAR/direction-finding seeker supplier’s statement of work (SOW), schedules, and technical requirements.
• Sensor Subject Matter Expert: Help build Weapon Systems capabilities to serve as the SAR/direction-finding seeker integrator for the broader Weapons Systems PGM product line.
• Status Management: Obtain technical milestone, cost, and schedule status updates from the SAR/direction-finding seeker suppliers and provide status updates to LRPF program management.
• Integration Planning: Coordinate the integration of SAR/direction-finding seeker hardware testing and software verification plans into overarching LRPF program timelines.
• Team Supervision: 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 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 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 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.