Project Manager Tech - RADAR/EW

Job Description

BAE is seeking a highly skilled and disciplined Project Manager to support the integration and execution of a complex radar system program, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing and production environments. The successful candidate will serve as a key stakeholder driving program execution, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved. This role requires a deep understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes and demonstrated experience leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) through the full lifecycle of hardware-intensive programs.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Integration:

Lead and support program integration activities ensuring seamless transitions from design to manufacturing and final delivery. Coordinate efforts across engineering, supply chain, quality, operations, and finance to maintain alignment with cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.

Operational Excellence:

Identify execution bottlenecks and drive process improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce non-recurring costs. Utilize the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to proactively identify risks, maintain schedule fidelity, and support rigorous cost and schedule management practices.

Manufacturing Liaison:

Serve as the primary conduit between engineering and production, leveraging manufacturing expertise to ensure designs are optimized for build, materials and tooling are available, and factory teams are supported throughout radar system integration and test.

Cost/Schedule/Technical Management:

Demonstrated experience with program execution and monthly reporting requirements. Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and financial acumen to support development of ETC/EAC. Track task performance, maintain schedule updates, and contribute to monthly schedule analysis and program assessments.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, or

Master s Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience

PMP certification

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Domain Expertise:

Proven experience managing complex defense programs, preferably within radar or electronic warfare (EW). Strong knowledge of DoD contract types (CPFF, FFP, CPIF) and comprehensive understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements.

International Business:

Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs and international customer engagement. Understanding of import/export compliance, State Department regulations, INCOTERMS, and TAAapproved technical data exchange processes.

Operational Knowledge:

Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of hardware production flows and constraints. Demonstrated IPT leadership, coordinating cross-functional teams in fast-paced, technically demanding environments.

Required Tools & Systems Experience

Costpoint financial management and project accounting

Cognos business intelligence, reporting, and data analysis

ENOVIA Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and configuration control

MS Project detailed scheduling and milestone tracking

Salesforce customer relationship management and pipeline tracking

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

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.

Project Manager Tech - RADAR/EW

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