Engineering Leadership Development Program - Embedded Software
Sterling Heights, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
BAE Systems is a defense, aerospace, and security company serving national security and military missions. The Engineering Leadership Development Program develops high-potential entry-level embedded software professionals through three rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, mentorship, and completion of a technical master's degree.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Design Engineering
Test/Verification Engineering
Production Support
Systems Engineering
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
Qualification
Required
* 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
* Action Oriented
Preferred
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding rotational assignments
Technical and leadership training
Advanced education
Leadership opportunities and exposure
Mentorship
Networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives
ELDP participant input on 2nd and 3rd rotational assignments and/or geographic location, dependent on business need and availability
Robust tuition assistance for graduate school for an approved applicable technical master's degree program
A mentor assigned to each ELDP participant to provide guidance in career development and off-program placement
An annual, week-long leadership development conference with personalized leadership training and networking opportunities
A technical and leadership curriculum through a mix of in-person and virtual trainings
Health insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
Dental insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
Vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
Health savings accounts for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
401(k) savings plan for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
Disability coverage for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
Life and accident insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
Employee assistance program for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
Legal plan for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
Temporary employees can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for the employee assistance program
Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for business travel accident insurance
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
