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Entry Level Programs - Controls

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Hybrid
Endicott, NY
59K-100K Annually
Entry level
Hybrid
Endicott, NY
59K-100K Annually
Entry level
Participate in a three-year rotational engineering program supporting controls and safety-critical embedded systems for aircraft and ground vehicles. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers across planning, design, development, and testing. Rotations may include controls, power electronics, software, verification, systems, mechanical, and project engineering. Participants receive technical training, mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for graduate education.
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Job Description
This requisition is for roles located in Endicott, NY.
About Our Entry Level Programs
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that's exactly what it will do at BAE Systems as part of our Entry Level Programs. Our Entry Level Programs are designed to accelerate the development and career of highly-motivated entry level candidates who aspire to achieve their technical and leadership potential. This is accomplished through challenging and rewarding rotational assignments, technical and leadership training, advanced education, leadership opportunities and exposure, and mentorship. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.
You will be an integrated team member collaborating with System, Hardware, and Test Engineers in one or more of the phases of Project Planning, Design, Development, and Testing. These teams are dedicated to solving complex problems and developing creative technical solutions to meet customer requirements. Products are primarily safety critical embedded systems such as flight control computers, engine control computers, cabin systems, flight desk panels, as well as electrification efforts for aircraft and hybrid-drive systems for ground vehicles.
BAE Systems offers a number of programs for entry level engineers. These potential placements include the Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP), Engineering Rotational Program (ERP), the VERGE Mentoring Program, and Direct Engineering positions. Each of these programs offer mentoring opportunities from experienced engineers, targeted technical training, and technical assignments.
As an Engineering Entry Level Program participant, you will gain:
  • Experience: Our Entry Level Programs are designed to provide set of experiences within various Engineering areas and disciplines, where participants are also exposed to a variety of networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives. Our Entry Level Programs may provide an opportunity to work in cross-functional and/or cross-site rotational assignments.
  • Flexibility: Our Entry Level Programs provide a great deal of flexibility and choice for program participants, including participant input into 2nd and 3rd rotational assignments, based on business need and availability.
  • Education: Pursuant of graduate degree on a part-time basis is encouraged or required for certain Entry Level Programs. The school and specific technical degree is flexible based on applicability to the business and the candidate's desired career path. BAE Systems provides tuition assistance for this degree.
  • Mentorship: Each program provides an opportunity for mentorship from business and technical leaders, which helps expose participants to challenging experiences, while providing guidance in choosing rotations, career development, and off-program placement.
  • Personal growth: Our programs seeks to facilitate the growth of an individual's leadership skills through various special assignments, modules taught by business and technical leaders, and potential participation in specialized company-wide development conferences.

Our Entry Level Programs are three-year programs 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.
Rotational examples include:
  • Analog/Digital Design
  • Power Supply Design
  • Power & Energy Management
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Product Design
  • Test/Verification Engineering
  • Production and Aftermarket Support
  • Systems Engineering
  • Project Engineering Management
  • Software Engineering and Development
  • Components Engineering Support

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Engineering
  • Capacity and motivation for hard work
  • Desire to gain a strong technical foundation
  • Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities in academic and non-academic pursuits
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Power Electronics or another related field
  • Participation in a variety of extracurricular activities
  • Internship/Co-Op or project experience in related field
  • An interest in sustainability, energy storage and power electronics.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59023 - $100339
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any 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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

BAE Systems, Inc. San Jose, California, USA Office

6331 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States, 95119

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