Embark on an exciting future at BAE Systems with our Leadership Development Program (LDP), designed to jumpstart your engineering career. In this entry level leadership development role, you’ll join a curated group of peers and a dedicated program team, fostering strong connections and leadership relationships.
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 Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is designed to accelerate the development and career of highly motivated entry-level individuals who aspire to achieve their 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.
With an experienced team dedicated to your success, you’ll receive the support you need to navigate your first steps in your BAE Systems career.
As an Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) participant, you will experience:
- Rotations: The OLDP consists of three, one-year rotations; each with increasing responsibility. This is designed to provide a diverse set of experiences within Operations areas & disciplines. OLDP participants are also exposed to a variety of networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives.
- Education: Participants are required to complete a graduate degree on a part-time basis. The school and specific degree (MBA or Master of Science in Engineering) is left up to the candidate, providing it is applicable to the business. BAE Systems provides tuition assistance for this degree.
- Mentorship: A mentor is assigned to each OLDP participant to expose them to diverse and challenging experiences. These mentors also provide guidance in career development, choosing rotations, and off-program placement.
- Training/Conferences: 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.
Rotation examples include:
- Supply Chain Planner
- Industrial Engineer
- Procurement Administrator
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Operations Program Specialist
- Factory Supervisor/Value Stream Specialist
All candidates must be able to:
- Consider relocation during the rotational program
- Start at one of our major ES locations: (in alphabetical order)
- Austin, TX
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Greenlawn/Endicott, NY
- Nashua/Merrimack/Hudson/Manchester, NH
- Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities in academic and non-academic pursuits
- Participation in a variety of extracurricular activities
Skills
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities
- Advanced presentation skills
- Growth mindset – willingness to learn
- Humility – able to receive, accept, and act on feedback
- Accountability
- Self-motivated
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s or higher in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
- Data Science (Analytics)
- Business Administration
- Internship, research, or significant project experience separate from degree requirements
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $61820 – $105050
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.