Architecture and Interfaces Program Manager

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking an engineering leader for a critical opportunity supporting the U.S. Air Force's acquisition of the next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the Sentinel weapon system. This is not a traditional administrative management role; we are seeking a "Player-Coach"—a technically proficient leader capable of performing deep-dive analysis and peer-reviewing complex technical content while simultaneously providing mentorship and administrative leadership to a high-performing team.

Technical Oversight

• Perform rigorous peer reviews of technical deliverables, ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with program requirements.
• Contribute directly to technical problem-solving and analysis, maintaining a high level of individual technical contribution.

Hands-on Analysis

• Translate complex technical challenges into actionable briefings for senior military and government leadership.

People Leadership

• Provide direct technical and administrative supervision for 8-10 personnel, focusing on professional development, performance management, and resource allocation.

Strategic Communication

• Translate complex technical challenges into actionable briefings for senior military and government leadership.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams where you were responsible for the technical integrity of the output.
• Demonstrated experience producing and validating complex technical content for large-scale DoD programs.
• A proactive, "team-first" mentality with a passion for mentoring junior engineers and challenging the status quo through collaborative brainstorming.
• A balance of strategic vision and tactical execution; the ability to plan the roadmap and then help the team build it.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for high-stakes government environments.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Direct experience with the Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems.
• Advanced technical prowess with Dassault’s Cameo or other MBSE tools (Rhapsody, etc.).
• Specialized experience managing external interfaces for complex DoD weapon systems.

Pay Information

• Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• A legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Recognition program.
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

• Based in McLean, Virginia, provides advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions.
• Works on a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services.
• Improves the future and protects lives by delivering innovative technology and defending national security.