Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats, Countering threats, to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers’ needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test. Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment.

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 onsite and remotely.

The AEWS (Advanced Electronic Warfare Systems) Product Line within ECS (Electronic Combat Systems) Business Area has created the CAPE (Common AEWS Product Execution) organization to support AEWS Programs. Firetip, Paragon, NS-65, and other programs share leveraged product baselines that facilitate a unique approach to supporting Development, Procurement, Manufacturing and Test. AEWS has a solid portfolio of products and programs positioned for long term support and expanding the leveraged baseline products to new customers and platforms.

Responsibilities in this role include but are not limited to:

• Leading CAPE program level defect reduction teams and UPC reduction processes. Helping the program successfully meet UPC (Unit Production Cost) burn down projections, Optimizing Product flow.
• Cost Account Manager for Test IPT Wearables budgets and supporting Factory Wearables program execution.
• Provide support to factory capacity analysis & maintenance as the POC for factory industrial engineering team at the CAPE IPT level.
• Cost Account Manager for CAPE PPV/FAI program covering CAPE programs.
• Provide support to factory capacity analysis & maintenance as the POC for factory industrial engineering team at the CAPE IPT level.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to work autonomously, while partnering with key stakeholders.

Who You Are:

• You have experience related to defect reduction and Cost takeout resulting in UPC burndown.
• You have exceptional oral communication and formal presentation skills.
• You have the ability to work both independently and as a member of team with initiative, creativity, and innovation.
• You have strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with program teams and cross-functionally.
• You have a high degree of ethics and strong core values.
• You are an experienced Cost Account Manager, with demonstrated experience in owning and managing Operations Cost Accounts, including but not limited to setting baselines, estimates to complete (ETC), estimates at completion (EAC).
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience with regard to EVMS and Cost Account Management.
• Excellent program/project management skills.
• Business and financial acumen, with proven ability to manage scope and budget.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrated experience with regard to defect & cost reduction processes/projects.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.