NJBC F-35 Solution Program Engineering Manager I

BAE Systems
Totowa, NJ

Job Description
Our employees work on the worlds most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, were innovating for the future. And you can, too. 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. Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

Our F-35 Engineering Team is seeking a New Jersey Program Engineering Manager (PEM I) to support the business. This position will report indirectly to one of F-35 Product-Line Engineering Lead (PLEL) within the F-35 Solutions Product Line. This role is in a hybrid format working from Totowa / Wayne, New Jersey.
As a Program Engineering Manager you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery and support of these vital systems. This key leadership role will lead an engineering production team, ensuring on-time delivery of products to our customers through customer operations support, proactive obsolescence management, sustainment, and effective collaboration with suppliers.

Candidate should have the ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions; ability to understand opposing points of view on complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints. Have ability to organize and prioritize work schedules on both a short-term & long-term basis, both for self and others. ability to make decisions which have impact on the business; ability to develop complex concepts and plans and communicate them effectively through formal or informal presentations, either inside or outside the organization. Regular requirements to use written and oral communication skills; interact with managers, staff, co-workers and others encountered in the course of work; ability to compose materials such as detailed reports and work-related documents and communicate substantively about them either verbally or in writing; communicate interactively & make presentations effectively. The programs you work on may encompass all aspects of product delivery, from design and analysis, through integration, test, and delivery. Youll have the opportunity to learn and grow, all as part of an exciting and engaging career.

In this job, you will:
  • Provide full technical, cost, and schedule leadership & ownership for assigned projects, collaborating with program management and customers while leading the engineering team.
  • Define & maintain project scope, budget, and timelines; proactively manage risk & opportunities; and ensure adherence to all processes and approvals.
  • Manage collaboration with resource managers, operations, quality, contracts, and finance to secure staffing, coordinate efforts, and drive program success.
  • Foster team building, personnel development, and a culture of inclusivity, safety, and well-being across all sites.
  • Independently plan and execute work in a fast-paced environment, exercising latitude in determining objectives and approaches.
  • Regularly report status to leadership, develop customer relationships, and manage budget/financial planning & reporting.
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or Math
  • 4+ Years Experience working in Engineering or Production/Manufacturing
  • Active SECRET level of clearance (with ability to obtain SAP/SAR)
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Expert knowledge of EVMS, program scheduling, staffing projections, and risk management.
  • Experience with proposal efforts; BOEs, and leading team through stakeholder reviews.
  • Experience leading cross functional/organizational teams and team building

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • MBA or MS in related field
  • 2+ years of experience leading teams in Electronic Warfare products.
  • PMP Certification or Agile/Scrum experience
  • Experience with product development lifecycle for defense products

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145049 - $246584

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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll 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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Posted 2026-07-31

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