BAE Systems

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Product Producibility and Launch Program Engineer (P2L Engineer) to provide design expertise and leadership within our emerging and development programs.

The work we do at BAE Systems matters. We create innovative technologies and solutions that provide our military and commercial customers an edge. We seek strong technical engineers with passion and integrity, the ability to solve complex problems, and an interest in making a significant impact. Are you up for the challenge? It’s more than a job. It’s inspired work.

The successful candidate will have expertise in the following areas:

• Design For Manufacturability (DFM)
• Design For Testability (DFT)
• Design To Unit Production Cost (DTUPC)
• Transition to Production (TTP).

In this role, the P2L Program Engineer is charged with providing technical leadership, support, and direction for new product designs intended to be transitioned into Production from Engineering. Focusing on affordability and producibility activities early in the design process, the P2L Engineer will help drive technology trends into our factories to maximize design flexibility, manufacturability, and lower overall product costs.

Core responsibilities include:

• The P2L Engineer is a “Design for Excellence” (DFX) practitioner versed in DFM, DFT, DTUPC and Transition to Production (TTP) methods, tools, and best practices
• Responsible Engineer for providing P2L Capability Group design expertise on hardware products including participation in all internal design reviews and architecture review boards
• Drives producible product architecture early in the product life cycle providing a “Left Shift” mentality to engage DFM, DFT and DTUPC compliance.
• Provides program expertise in the areas of Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) as well as Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs)
• Responsible for following the Systems, Hardware, and Integrated Test Engineering processes. Promotes the use of design guidelines during product development
• Serves as conduit to Operations staffing to include Advanced Manufacturing, Process/Test Engineering, and Product Engineering. Also provides technical support for rapid prototyping
• Collaborates on Make/Buy decisions consistent with the Manufacturing Realization Strategy and Factory Capability Matrix
• Ensures preferred part and supplier selection alignment with supply chain strategy.
• Utilizes Design to Cost (DTC) based on a Price-to-Win as a methodology to drive designs to converge on cost instead of allowing cost to converge on design
• Understands design margins and prediction of factory and supplier yields through CpK analysis
• Participates in proposal and cost estimating activities related to P2L Capability Group functions
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship**

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Background in Design To Unit Production Cost (DTUPC) practices
• Background in engineering and manufacturing principles
• Practical understanding of product development and the DoD product development lifecycle
• Capable of leading product producibility efforts on small / medium program design teams
• Background in product development, DFM, DFT, New Product Introduction
• Background in product affordability management
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance highly preferred.
• Practical understanding and ability to create affordability plans and reports
• Facilitate and provide leadership to hardware design and cost take out IPTs
• Practical understanding and ability to develop first unit flows
• Masters degree and/or equivalent work experience a plus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $100680 - $171120

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. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.