Engineering Leadership Development Program Participant

Job Description

Engineering Leadership Development Program – Embedded Software | BAE Systems, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at BAE Systems, Inc., with initial placement in Sterling Heights, MI or Minneapolis, MN, as part of an Engineering Leadership Development Program. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company with over 40,000 employees globally, dedicated to protecting what matters by delivering products and services across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber. This program offers recent college graduates an opportunity to accelerate their career development, aspiring to achieve leadership potential and contribute to critical national security missions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, starting in Sterling Heights, MI or Minneapolis, MN
• Pay: $63653–$108210 yearly
• Mission: To develop high-potential, entry-level individuals into future engineering leaders through challenging embedded software assignments, advanced education, and comprehensive leadership training.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Experience: Gain diverse experience in engineering disciplines through three one-year onsite rotations with increasing responsibility.
• Education: Pursue and complete a technical Master’s Degree program during the program, supported by robust tuition assistance from BAE Systems.
• Development: Enhance leadership and technical skills through an annual week-long leadership development conference and a holistic curriculum of in-person and virtual trainings.
• Mentorship: Receive dedicated mentorship from an assigned professional who provides guidance for career development and off-program placement.
• Contribution: Apply skills across various engineering functions, including design, test/verification, production support, and systems engineering.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Software or Computer Engineering; This is an entry-level program for recent college graduates.
• Experience: Internship, Co-Op, or project experience specifically in embedded software or systems; Demonstrated collaboration and leadership abilities in academic and non-academic pursuits. Must be able to relocate at least once during the program, starting at Sterling Heights, MI or Minneapolis, MN.
• Skills: Superior communication, aptitude for problem-solving, resilience, collaboration, adaptability, and an action-oriented approach.