Job Description
Start your journey with BAE Systems!
Are you a recent graduate with a STEM background looking for a challenging and rewarding career? Join our dynamic team at BAE Systems and become a Program Planner! Located in Southern New Hampshire, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
As a Program Planner, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how complex systems are designed, built, and tested – from initial concept to final delivery. You’ll be quickly immersed in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where you can apply your skills, learn from experienced professionals, and make a real impact.
At BAE Systems, we foster an environment where individuals feel empowered to contribute their best, supported by colleagues who are committed to shared goals. Open communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to help one another are fundamental to our success.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working on-site and remotely. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must be local to or within a reasonable daily commute of the greater Nashua/Southern New Hampshire area.
What makes BAE Systems different?
Innovative and rewarding career opportunities
Hybrid work models that offer the flexibility to work from home select days of the week
9/80 work schedule. Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend with an off-Friday.
Competitive tuition reimbursement benefits for both undergraduate and graduate degree pursuits.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with program teams to support the planning, scheduling, and execution of complex projects.
Assist in the development and maintenance of program schedules and timelines.
Analyze data and identify potential risks and opportunities to optimize program performance.
Contribute to the creation of reports and presentations to communicate program status to stakeholders.
Actively participate in problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Develop a broad understanding of the end-to-end system development lifecycle
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM based area of study such as Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science or Project Management
Working knowledge of MS Excel
Communicates well verbally and in written form
Driven to learn, adapt and contribute
Good analytical skills and accustomed to using a proactive problem-solver approach
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $56401 - $95881
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.
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.
