Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP)

Job Description

Engineering Leadership Development (ELDP), AMS Defense | BAE Systems, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career rotational role at BAE Systems, Inc., with potential for onsite or hybrid work across various locations in Southern NH, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, IA, and AL. BAE Systems builds advanced electronics, from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. This three-year program is designed to develop promising engineers into future leaders, contributing directly to the company’s mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Various Southern NH and MA; Wayne, NJ; Greenlawn, NY; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Manassas, VA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Huntsville, AL
• Pay: $64926–$110374 yearly
• Team: ELDP program cohort within AMS Defense
• Mission: Develop promising, entry-level engineers into effective future leaders for BAE Systems.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs.
• Work: Undertake challenging technical assignments under the guidance and mentorship of experienced engineers.
• Gain: Acquire diverse technical experience through two to three 9-to-12-month rotations across various engineering areas and disciplines.
• Grow: Enhance technical and business acumen through weekly courses led by BAE Systems subject matter experts.
• Complete: Pursue a graduate degree part-time, supported by tuition reimbursement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position requiring U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Experience: For ELDP I, a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering is required by June 2027. For ELDP II, a master’s degree in EE, CS, or CE by June 2027 OR a bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years of work experience is required.
• Skills: Demonstrated collaboration and leadership abilities, outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written), and a dependable team player with a strong work ethic are essential.
• Bonus: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science with a GPA ≥ 3.0 is strongly recommended.