DoW SkillBridge – Remote Mission Systems Engineering Support Fellow

Summary

BAE Systems is offering a DoW SkillBridge opportunity for transitioning military members interested in gaining hands-on experience in remote mission systems engineering support. The role involves building foundational knowledge in maintenance planning, technical documentation, and data analysis while working under the guidance of a supervisor and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Support PMMP planning, documentation, and analysis activities under the guidance of the PMMP supervisor and assigned mentor
• Collaborate with PMMP team members and cross-functional stakeholders to understand maintenance planning requirements, deliverable expectations, and schedule drivers
• Assist with developing and maintaining project plans, action trackers, schedules, and status updates to support PMMP deliverables and section priorities
• Support the preparation and review of PMMP deliverables, including PMMP plans, Technical Assistance Job Reports, eSSPINST review packages, Required Document List updates, and related documentation
• Assist with quality control reviews by comparing deliverables against applicable work instructions, checklists, templates, and customer requirements
• Support PMMP analysis efforts by reviewing maintenance data, identifying trends, documenting issues, and helping prepare summary reports or leadership briefs
• Become familiar with PMMP-related systems and tools
• Identify potential risks, process gaps, or improvement opportunities and communicate observations to the supervisor or mentor
• Participate in team meetings, working sessions, and coaching discussions to build understanding of PMMP workflows, customer coordination, and Engineering Technologist responsibilities

Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or a related field
• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks, managing projects, and adapting to changing priorities
• Working knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively interface with and present to employees and leaders at all levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams
• Must be eligible to participate in a DoW SkillBridge fellowship in accordance with DoD Instruction 1322.29
• Must be within the final 180 days of active duty military service
• Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge
• Must receive approval from unit commander or chain of command

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or a related field
• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks, managing projects, and adapting to changing priorities
• Working knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively interface with and present to employees and leaders at all levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams
• Must be eligible to participate in a DoW SkillBridge fellowship in accordance with DoD Instruction 1322.29
• Must be within the final 180 days of active duty military service
• Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge
• Must receive approval from unit commander or chain of command

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• A 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• A legal plan
• Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Any applicable federal and state sick leave
• 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