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FAST Labs Program Engineering Manager II - Multiple Openings

BAE Systems

Merrimack, NH · HybridFull-time$150–254K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$150–254K/yr
Location
Merrimack, NHHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks experienced Program Engineering Managers to lead multidisciplinary research and development programs across its A3 and ST Product Lines. The role provides technical and organizational leadership from concept development through technology transition, with responsibility for program execution, engineering teams, customer commitments, and proposal support. The position is primarily on-site because of in-person collaboration and secure-work requirements; hybrid arrangements may be considered based on program needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic Planning, requiredProgram Execution, requiredEngineering Staffing, requiredIssue Resolution, requiredRisk Management, requiredTeam Leadership, requiredEngineering Process Implementation, requiredProposal Development, requiredTechnical Communication, requiredCollaboration, requiredProblem Solving, requiredDecision Making, requiredResearch and Development, nice to haveRF and Digital Signal Processing, nice to haveElectronic Warfare, nice to haveCyber Vulnerability Research, nice to haveReverse Engineering, nice to haveEO/IR Systems, nice to haveSensing Technologies, nice to haveSystems Engineering, nice to haveEarned Value Management, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related Technical Field, requiredActive DoD Secret Clearance, requiredAbility to Obtain TS/SCI or SAP Access, required10 Years Relevant Experience, requiredMaster's in Engineering or Related Discipline, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

FAST Labs is a world-class research organization. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on never been done before challenges. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES) sector.

We are seeking experienced Program Engineering Managers (PEMs) to lead multidisciplinary research and development programs across our A3 and ST Product Lines. This position offers the opportunity to shape next-generation defense technologies, work directly with government customers, influence technology strategy, and lead some of FAST Labs most innovative R&D efforts from concept development through technology transition.

The ST Product Line develops next-generation lasers, precision optical pointers, advanced seekers, and expendables. ST has established itself as a market leader in the development of EO/IR and RF technologies.

The A3 Product Line develops novel technologies ranging from next-generation RF and cyber algorithms to demonstrations of advanced electronic warfare capabilities in integrated systems at government test ranges.

Due to the varying size and complexity of our research and development efforts, a Program Engineering Manager may oversee multiple programs across different technology areas. As a Program Engineering Manager II, you will:

  • Serve as the engineering lead and primary technical focal point for assigned programs, providing leadership for strategic planning, program execution, engineering staffing, issue resolution, and risk and opportunity management

  • Provide technical and organizational leadership for multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring successful execution of program objectives, technical milestones, and customer commitments

  • Tailor and implement engineering processes and best practices to effectively execute research and development programs

  • Partner closely with program managers, functional managers, customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with program goals and customer expectations

  • Lead or support proposal activities, including technical strategy development, solution definition, engineering planning, risk identification, and basis-of-estimate development to help capture new business opportunities

  • Support technology maturation and transition efforts, helping move advanced concepts from research and prototyping into customer demonstrations, operational environments, and production programs

  • Effectively communicate technical, programmatic, and business performance to engineering teams, customers, and senior leadership through written, verbal, and visual presentations

Work Location

Due to the need for consistent in-person collaboration and, in many cases, the requirement to perform work in secure environments, this position is primarily performed on-site at a BAE Systems facility. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on program requirements and business needs.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field

  • Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI and/or SAP accesses.

  • Typically 10 years of experience in engineering, program execution, technical leadership, operations, or related fields

  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams executing complex technology development programs

  • Strong leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

  • Experience leading advanced research and development programs for DoD, Intelligence Community, or other government customers

  • Experience in one or more of the following technical areas:

  • RF and Digital Signal Processing

  • Electronic Warfare, Electronic Attack, and Electronic Support

  • Cyber vulnerability research and reverse engineering

  • EO/IR systems and sensing technologies

  • Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams, including subcontractors and geographically distributed organizations

  • Experience supporting business growth through capture, proposal development, and customer engagement activities

  • Experience leading programs through systems engineering lifecycle activities, including requirements development, integration, test, verification, and demonstration

  • Experience transitioning advanced technologies from research and development into operational demonstrations, production programs, or fielded capabilities

  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and program performance metrics

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.

FAST Labs Program Engineering Manager II - Multiple Openings

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,648 open Engineering Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–254K/yr
  • New Hampshire median$134–253K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$144–261K/yr4,639 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $202K, is 4% above the New Hampshire median midpoint ($193K) — in the middle half of Engineering Manager salary ranges in New Hampshire.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 43 open Engineering Manager jobs in New Hampshire and 5,648 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Hampshire
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Engineering Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (4,931 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,363 of the 5,648 open Engineering Manager jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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