Program Engineering Manager - MK38 Job Listing at BAE Systems in Minneapolis, MN (Job ID 99882BR)

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Job Description
What's it like to work with a company protecting what really matters? Remarkable. At BAE Systems, we take pride in delivering dependable products that gains trust from our customers. Our employees help make that happen. Right now, we are looking for an experienced Program Engineering Manager to join our team.

The MK38 Program Engineering Manager (PEM) is responsible for technical leadership of the MK38 Program. This includes managing current Production Support, Sustainment and Engineering Service activities and providing critical leadership to Emerging US Navy needs for Fast to Fleet capability enhancements to MK38.

We prefer this position be located on-site or hybrid in Minneapolis, but Louisville, KY is also an on-site or hybrid option.
As MK38 Technical Lead, you will 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. For development engineering activities where BAE Systems is the prime contractor that involves the MK38 design agent, you are responsible for technical oversight of the work scope for meeting technical requirements. You will serve as the technical point of contact with MK38 customers, key external suppliers, MK38 Program Manager, Guns PEM, and senior-level management on engineering and technical issues. You will be responsible for engineering technical oversight and providing technical leadership and direction to our multi-disciplinary team.

The MK38 PEM will provide guidance and leadership for several technical activities including:

• Production Support including supporting on time product and related CDRL deliveries.
• Updating customer on production status and technical issues.
• Support resolution of MK38 technical issues including reporting status and making recommendations to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide program and technical leadership for technical instructions (TI's) operating under the engineering services delivery orders.
• Provide critical technical leadership for in support of emerging US Navy needs for Fast to Fleet capability enhancements to MK38.
• Obsolescence management including participation in Obsolescence Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with the MK38 customer. Track health of LRUs as related to component obsolescence and status of development activities to address LRU Class I design refresh resulting from component obsolescence. Duties include working with program management to identify and define funding requirements for implementing design solutions into the USN configuration.

Primary duties include:

• Provide technical leadership to the MK38 engineering team and coordinate efforts to plan and execute all engineering tasks on the program.
• Provide technical direction, organizing, mentoring, and decision making support to Integrated Product Team Leads and engineering staff.
• Successfully execute all planned MK38 program milestone reviews, contract deliverables, developing and delivering all products on-time, completing actions, and executing to meet customer expectations.
• Provide program leadership, anticipate and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group cooperation to meet all program obligations and objectives.
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes and principles during development, production, integration, and sustainment.
• Make presentations to both management and customers in marketing, cost and schedule, technical and contractual status.
• Perform duties normally associated with technical supervision and direction including, but not limited to, motivating, evaluating, and mentoring employees.
• Manage Life Cycle Management Design Reviews throughout the life of the program.
• Ensure robust and consistent cost and schedule management controls are used by the engineering team to monitor and maintain program budget and schedule.
• Provide consistent and timely communications of program status, issues, plans, and progress to the Guns PEM, MK38 Program Manager, Engineering staff, and customer stakeholders.
• Ensure project and product safety are managed in accordance with company policies.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering/technical experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to solve technical issues associated with complex weapon systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions using sound understanding of engineering principles.
• Effective communication through technical writing and technical presentations.
• Experience with customer/stakeholder communication, management and relationship building.
• Ability to support a hybrid work environment, with >50% time in the office at the BAE Systems Minneapolis site.
• Approximately 5% travel is expected to include international travel.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Mk 38 knowledge and experience.
• Experience managing projects using acceptable methods for cost and schedule reporting.
• Current Secret Clearance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

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.

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