Engineering Leadership Development Program - Embedded Software

BAE Systems is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company that is committed to the growth of its employees. They are seeking participants for their Engineering Leadership Development Program, which aims to develop entry-level individuals into future leaders through rotational assignments and technical training.

What you'll do:

• 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
• 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 or third rotations may be at one of our production facilities in York, PA or Louisville, KY
• 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
• 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: Design Engineering, Test/Verification Engineering, Production Support, Systems Engineering

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Software/Computer Engineering
• Demonstrated collaboration and leadership abilities in academic and non-academic pursuits
• Internship/Co-Op or project experience in embedded software/systems
• Relocate during the rotational program at least once ensuring experience at a minimum of two of our facilities
• Start at Sterling Heights, MI or Minneapolis, MN locations, with subsequent rotational possibilities including York, PA and Louisville, KY
• Start your technical master's degree during the program with completion two years from the end of the program
• Depending on your rotations, some may be required to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
• Superior communication skills
• Aptitude for Problem Solving
• Resilience – takes feedback well and isn't afraid to fail
• Collaboration – team oriented, works well with others and inspires them to be their best
• Adaptable – change openness / flexibility

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• Health savings accounts (Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage (Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• Life and accident insurance (Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays