Project Engineer
BAE Systems · Kingsport, TN · Engineering & Technology
mid
operations
Program Manager
ic
· Posted May 1, 2026
$108,787 – $184,937
USD per year
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a mid-level Program Manager in the operations function based in Kingsport, TN. Compensation is listed at $108,787–$184,937 per year.
- Role
- Program Manager
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Kingsport, TN
- Department
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors, has an opening for a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer will lead various multi-discipline engineering teams on a variety of design and construction projects. This position will report to the Senior Chief Engineer at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage functional requirements for projects.
- Technically lead the engineering staff assigned to the specific Modernization programs in the design, development and commissioning activities. Responsible for overall technical viability to requirements as well as successful completion of engineering tasks on the assigned projects.
- Create the technical development plan and overall engineering tasking. Lead the technical team in meeting schedule within budget and providing regular progress updates.
- Lead technical design team in the application of BAE Systems Life Cycle Management processes and methods.
- Provide technical risk management for the project. Coordinate the technical aspects of the Modernization programs with the overall team.
- Lead internal engineering or external suppliers in the development of drawings, statements of work, and specification packages for procurement of equipment or services.
- Support the transition to production following commissioning.
- Prepare budgetary and engineering estimates for individual tasks, project phases, and new proposal support.
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