--- title: Program Engineering Mgr I at BAE Systems description: BAE Systems is hiring for the Program Engineering Mgr I role in Merrimack, NH. Pays $118.1K–$200.8K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/program-engineering-mgr-i-at-bae-systems-01a0e86f-b09b-71ff-aacb-a5feefe80ffd date: 2026-11-14T01:26:33Z og_description: Join BAE Systems as Program Engineering Mgr I in Merrimack, NH. Pays $118.1K–$200.8K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ha61qf.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Merrimack, NH | | **Posted** | Nov 11, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** BAE Systems sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for BAE Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $156,000 – $192,000 a year (median $186,000). ## Description See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. BAE Systems Electronic Solutions is looking for a Program Engineering Manager (PEM). The PEM leads the engineering effort for the entire program ensuring the solution meets customer programmatic and technical requirements within the allocated engineering cost and schedule. The PEM provides technical responsibility and leadership to cross-functional teams through the design, development, fielding, and support of the system. The PEM represents the technical team to project managers, functions, and executive leadership, and provides responsibilities for developing the overall technical solution for a product or system. The PEM is the decision authority between the Chief Engineer and engineering team and is responsible for developing the overall technical solution for the system. The PEM is expected to influence the design, development, test and verification. In addition, the PEM is responsible for identifying and communicating technical risks and opportunities between the design team, Chief Engineer and program management team. The candidate demonstrates proven execution of a full scale program through excellent risk assessment, outstanding leadership, and strong decision making with solid analysis skills. Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Partner with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer and functional staff to develop and deliver products and systems that meet our customer needs. - Partner and collaborate across all the disciplines, functions, and business areas to effectively support engineering across the enterprise. - Meet cost, schedule and technical performance for projects through their life cycle. - Ensure preparation and approval of competitive engineering bids that are executable, meet established price-to-win targets, and grow the business. - Serve as overall customer (internal / external) engineering point of contact for the project. - Identify and support the development of critical skills and resources. - Develop and maintain measures related to engineering performance. - Ensure proper application of process based on the size and complexity of the project. - Establish goals, performance standards, budgets and staffing plans. - Improve processes and skills that accelerate program execution and improve quality. - Lead and develop others ## Skills - Influencing - Technical Support - Decision Making - Program Management - Test and Verification Engineering - Price to Win - Analytical Skills - Risk Management - Bid Management - Communication - Budgeting ## Related - [More jobs at BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Engineering Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/engineering-managers?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Engineering Project / Program Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/engineering-managers/engineering-project-program-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61988 jobs - [New Hampshire](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-hampshire?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15739 jobs - [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2632 jobs - [Merrimack, NH](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-hampshire/merrimack?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 479 jobs ## Related pages - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61988 jobs - [New Hampshire](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-hampshire?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15739 jobs - [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2632 jobs - [Merrimack, NH](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-hampshire/merrimack?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 479 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)