Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Description
It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Innovate for Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Position Summary
BAE Systems is seeking a Program Manager – Power Systems Product Management to support the leadership and management of advanced electrification products for heavy-duty ground vehicles and aircraft applications.
This position serves as Deputy to the Product Management Director for Power Systems and provides leadership across two key product value streams:
· High-Voltage Energy Storage Systems – battery systems and associated technologies
· Power Electronics & Controls – Including but not limited to High Voltage / High-Power propulsion and auxiliary inverters, DC-DC converters, on-vehicle power generation / grid quality export power systems, and system controllers.
The role is responsible for product development, product strategy and roadmapping, lifecycle management, product commonality and reuse,and production oversight. The Program Manager works across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Business Development, and Program Management to ensure successful execution and long-term competitiveness of the Power Systems portfolio.
Product & Value Stream Leadership
· Support the Product Management Director in developing and executing the Power Systems product strategy.
· Provide leadership across the High-Voltage Energy Storage and Power Electronics & Controls value streams.
· Manage products throughout the lifecycle from technology development and qualification through production and continuous improvement.
· Align product investments and priorities with customer requirements, market opportunities, and business objectives.
Product Development & Planning
· Oversee product development to achieve technical, cost, schedule, quality, and business objectives.
· Develop and maintain multi-generation product and technology roadmaps.
· Establish product requirements and performance targets in collaboration with Engineering and Business Development.
· Identify development risks, technology gaps, and investment requirements and drive appropriate mitigation strategies.
· Ensure effective transition of new products from development into production.
Product Commonality & Reuse
· Drive common architectures, components,software, controls, interfaces, and technologies across products and applications.
· Maximize reuse between ground vehicle andaerospace electrification platforms where technically and commercially appropriate.
· Reduce unnecessary product proliferation through modular product and platform strategies.
· Leverage commonality to reduce development cost and time while improving reliability, manufacturability, and supply-chain efficiency.
Production & Operational Oversight
· Provide product-level oversight of production performance across both value streams.
· Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to achieve delivery, cost, quality, and reliability objectives.
· Support resolution of significant production and supply-chain issues.
· Drive Design for Manufacturing, Design for Cost,and Design for Supply Chain throughout product development.
· Incorporate production and field experience into future product generations.
Business & Customer Support
· Support product business cases, investment planning, cost targets, and long-range business plans.
· Partner with Business Development to understand emerging customer and market requirements.
· Support proposals, customer technical discussions, and strategic capture activities.
· Ensure customer-specific solutions align with broader product strategies and maximize opportunities for reuse.
Product Portfolio
High-Voltage Energy Storage
· High-voltage battery packs and modules
· Battery management systems
· High-voltage distribution and protection
· Thermal management and safety systems
· Next-generation battery technologies
Power Electronics & Controls
· High-voltage/high-power traction drive inverters
· DC-DC converters
· Export and on-board power generation electronics
· Power distribution systems
· Vehicle and system controllers
· Embedded controls and software
Leadership Expectations
The Program Manager will act as a key extension of the Product Management Director, balancing near-term product development and production execution with long-term product strategy.
Success will be measured by product development execution, production performance, product competitiveness, and increased commonality and reuse across the Power Systems portfolio, enabling scalable electrification solutions for both ground and aerospace applications.
Across the organization, there are ample opportunities to grow in your career and be a part of our community and build a sense of camaraderie with our teams.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in program management, product management, engineering leadership, or product-line management.
- Experience leading complex multi disciplinary product development.
- Knowledge of high-voltage electrification, energy storage, power electronics, electric propulsion, or related technologies.
- Experience managing products from development through production.
- Strong understanding of technical, cost, schedule, and business performance management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across a matrixed organization.
- Strong communication, presentation, and decision-making skills.
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program-management experience.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Advanced engineering or business degree.
- Experience with high-voltage batteries, traction inverters, DC-DC converters, or system controls.
- Experience with ground vehicle and/or aerospace electrification.
- Experience developing modular product architectures and reuse strategies.
- Experience transitioning advanced technologies into production.
