Chief Engineer

Job Description
Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world’s next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. 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 us.

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Program Engineer Manager (Chief Engineer) to lead the Proj 1 Program, a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment for the Resilient Ground Systems Product Line under Mission Systems.

The qualified candidate will partner with the Program Manager to ensure smooth program execution, strong team building, defending work share and growing scope. The PEM will be responsible for providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary design teams in the design, development, fielding, and support of the system. Represents the technical team to project managers, PTLs, functions and executive leadership. Responsible for developing the overall technical solution for a product or system. The PEM is the decision authority between the System Architect and entire engineering team and is responsible for developing the overall technical solution for the system. The PEM is expected to influences the design, development, test and verification. In addition, the PEM is responsible for identifying and communicating technical risks and opportunities between the design team, system architect and program management team. This role will ensures design to Cost is part of the overall solution. Performs as the technical POC to the customer in support of the PM and PTL.

Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving challenges and threats to our nation’s security and the war fighter.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

Because of the need for intermittent in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform a portion of work onsite, this position will be considered hybrid. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility as well as remotely, when applicable.

​* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*




Required Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline, and 12 year(s) related experience or equivalent experience, training and/or certifications
2. Currently hold an active Top Secret security clearance
3. Demonstrated leadership skills (soft skills, strategic thinking, business acumen, supervisory experience, building teams, building customer relationships)
4. Experience leading IPTs, projects, and/or programs consisting of Ground-related SE, SW development, and IV&V functions and managing programs with competing/conflicting resource requirements
5. Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose, resolve complex problems and to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency
6. Experience with customer/stakeholder communication, management, relationship building, and customer satisfaction
7. Proven ability to garner the trust of Customers, influence government decisions and is able to adapt a positive leadership style when the working environment becomes contentious
8. Proven business intelligence skills
9. Proficient analyzing customer needs, and reviewing user stories and technical tasks to achieve various Agile objectives and iterative development schedules
10. Deep analytical and problem solving abilities. Reviews and judges the suitability of capability solutions and the planned approach
11. Working knowledge of EVMS systems and project management tools in the context of AGILE process
12. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate with all. Advises stakeholders on issues affecting the “broader” engineering approach to engineering activities.
13. Proven written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
14. Strong proposal writing and review skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

1. BS degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline
2. Hold an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
3. Proficiency with Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, etc.)
4. Experience developing proposals, ECPs, and whitepapers focused on new business
5. Experience with strategy development and execution
6. Knowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfaces
7. Experience in Program Pre Mortem analysis

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136620 - $232210

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. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.

Salary : $136,620 - $232,210