**Job Description** 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 talent 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. The Quality Leadership Development Program (QLDP) is a three-year rotational program designed to develop high potential, entry-level individuals into future leaders in Quality Engineering. You ll have the opportunity to experience assignments in several operational functions, business areas, and product groups nationwide. QLDP participants are also exposed to a variety of networking opportunities and strategic project initiatives across the sector. The QLDP consists of three, one-year, rotations; each with increasing responsibility. It is designed to provide a diverse set of experiences within Quality Engineering and related disciplines. Candidates should display an interest in undertaking rotations in the following areas: + Program Quality Engineering + Manufacturing Product Assurance + Supplier Quality Assurance + Quality Management + Performance Analysis Participants input is included in the choice of their 2nd and 3rd rotational assignments and/or geographic location. In addition to the functional rotations, members of the QLDP participate in the following opportunities: + Lean Six Sigma: Participants are required to pursue an internally sponsored Green Belt project and receive certification. Upon receiving Green Belt certification, participants can pursue their Black Belt. + Monthly Trainings: The QLDP provides participants with a monthly training curriculum to develop technical and leadership skills. + Personal growth: 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. + Mentorship: A mentor is assigned to each QLDP participant to expose them to diverse and challenging experiences, while providing guidance in choosing rotations, career development, and post-program placement. + Education: Participants are strongly encouraged to complete a graduate degree on a part-time basis. The school and specific technical degree is left up to the candidate, providing it is applicable to the business. BAE Systems provides tuition assistance for this degree. + Opportunity to travel: BAE Systems has locations worldwide with our QLDP members primarily rotating to locations within the United States. Your first rotation will be at one of our major locations: Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Wayne, NJ; Huntsville, AL; Endicott, NY; Greenlawn, NY; Manassas, VA. These assignments can change based on business need. Your second and third rotations may be at any of our locations nationwide. All candidates must be able to: + Relocate during the rotational program + Start at one of our major locations: Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Wayne, NJ; Huntsville, AL; Endicott, NY; Greenlawn, NY; Manassas, VA + Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Systems, Electrical, Quality Management, or other applicable majors) + Internship/Co-Op or project experience in related field + Demonstrated teamwork and leadership abilities in academic pursuits + Participation in a variety of extracurricular activities All candidates must be able to: + Relocate during the rotational program + Start at one of our major locations: Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Wayne, NJ; Huntsville, AL; Endicott, NY; Greenlawn, NY; Manassas, VA + Obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Superior communication skills + Capacity and motivation for hard work + Knowledge of Quality Management Systems + Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma practices + Experience in defense electronics industry **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. **Quality Leadership Development Program (QLDP)** **114326BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression