Job Description
Please note: This posting is targeting BAE Systems Inc current interns and early career professionals; a posting for external applications will launch in August.
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems as part of our Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly-motivated early career professionals who aspire to achieve their leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, advanced education, leadership opportunities and exposure, and mentorship. You’ll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.
As an Engineering Leadership Development Program participant, you will gain:
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Experience: The ELDP consists of three, onsite one-year rotations; each with increasing responsibility. It is designed to provide diverse set of experiences within Engineering areas and disciplines. ELDP participants are also exposed to a variety of networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives.
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Flexibility: The ELDP does provide flexibility for program participants. This flexibility includes ELDP participant input of 2nd and 3rd rotational assignments and/or geographic location but is ultimately dependent on business need and availability.
- Education: It is a requirement of this program to complete a technical Master's Degree Program. BAE Systems offers robust tuition assistance for graduate school. The school and specific technical degree is left up to the candidate, providing it is applicable to the business and the program structure and approved by Program Manager.
- Opportunity to travel: Our ELDP primarily rotating to locations within the United States and Platforms and Services footprint. Your first rotation and final placement will be at Sterling Heights, MI or Minneapolis, MN. Your second and third rotations may be at any of our sector locations nationwide.
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Mentorship: A mentor is assigned to each ELDP participant to expose them to diverse and challenging experiences, while providing guidance in career development and off-program placement.
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Personal growth: The program seeks to facilitate the growth of an individual's leadership skills through an annual, week-long leadership development conference (LDC). This conference provides personalized leadership training as well as an opportunity to network with senior BAE Systems executives and other leadership development program participants across the company. Participants can also expect to complete a technical and leadership curriculum during the program which will provide a holistic career development experience through a mix of in-person and virtual trainings.
The ELDP is a three-year rotational program designed to develop high potential, entry-level individuals into future leaders. You’ll have the opportunity to experience assignments in several operational functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide.
Rotational examples include:
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Mechanical Design Engineering
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Test/Verification Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Systems Engineering
Opportunity for Early Start Prior to June
The official Leadership Program Cohort begins in June. If you have already completed your bachelor’s degree or graduate in December, you may be eligible to begin employment at BAE Systems, Inc. prior to the start if business conditions allow. However, additional program elements such as trainings, projects and committees will not begin until your cohort start date. If relocating, you would also have to relocate to your designated location to begin the early start. Ask your recruiter about LDP early start if you are available and believe you may be eligible.
About BAE Systems
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair. Combat vehicle programs you could support include the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer, M88A2/A3 HERCULES Recovery Vehicle, and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. In the Weapons Systems side of Combat Mission Systems, programs include Next Generation ESSM Launching (NGEL) System, Mk 38, Mk45 Naval Gun Systems, Vertical Launch Systems (VLS), Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP), and others. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too. Learn more about Platforms & Services here!
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Demonstrated collaboration and leadership abilities in academic and non-academic pursuits
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Internship/Co-Op or project experience in related field
All candidates must be able to:-
Relocate during the rotational program
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Start at Sterling Heights, MI or Minneapolis, MN locations, with subsequent rotational possibilities including York, PA; Louisville, KY; or San Jose, CA
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Start your technical master’s degree during the program with completion two years from the end of the program.
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Depending on your rotations, some may be required to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
Competencies
- Superior communication skills
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Aptitude for Problem Solving
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Resilience – takes feedback well and isn’t afraid to fail
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Collaboration – team oriented, works well with others and inspires them to be their best
- Adaptable – change openness / flexibility
Action Oriented
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $63653 - $108210
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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.
