Engineering Leadership Development Program - Embedded Software
Sterling Heights, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
BAE Systems is a defense, aerospace, and security company that develops products and services supporting national security. The Engineering Leadership Development Program participant completes three one-year rotational assignments in engineering disciplines, receives technical and leadership training, and develops toward future leadership roles while completing a technical master's degree.
The ELDP consists of three, onsite one-year rotations; each with increasing responsibility
ELDP participants are also exposed to a variety of networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives
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)
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
You’ll have the opportunity to experience assignments in several operational functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide
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
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: health, dental, and 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: a 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: an employee assistance program
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: a legal plan
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: paid time off
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: paid holidays
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: paid parental leave
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: paid military leave
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: paid bereavement leave
For regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week: applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive 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 offers robust tuition assistance for graduate school.
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 of 2nd and 3rd rotational assignments and/or geographic location, dependent on business need and availability
An annual, week-long leadership development conference
Personalized leadership training
An opportunity to network with senior BAE Systems executives and other leadership development program participants across the company
A technical and leadership curriculum through a mix of in-person and virtual trainings
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
