Aerospace Engineering Manager Jobs in Decatur, IN

Job Description
At BAE Systems, we are driven by a shared purpose: to protect what really matters. As a leading defense technology company, we are committed to empowering our employees to grow and thrive in their careers.
We are seeking a Facilities Engineering Supervisor II, for our Fort Wayne, IN campuses, to lead a team of Facilities professionals to support site operations improving safety, overall site performance, meeting legal and contractual requirements and goals of the business while contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional products to our soldiers.
The Facilities Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of facilities infrastructure supporting aerospace, defense, manufacturing, laboratory, and secure operations environments. This position supervises a team of facilities engineers, technicians, contractors, and service providers to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of critical facility systems.
The Facilities Engineering Supervisor plays a key role in supporting mission-critical production, testing, research, development, and classified programs by ensuring facility assets, utilities, and infrastructure meet operational requirements, regulatory standards, and customer expectations. This role requires strong technical leadership, project management capabilities, and experience working within highly regulated manufacturing and defense environments.
The ideal candidate possesses expertise in facility engineering systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, process utilities, fire protection systems, building automation systems, and environmental compliance programs. The position requires close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Security, Program Management, and Engineering teams.
This will be accomplished through site infrastructure projects, continuous improvement activity, mechanical integrity programs, proactive and predictive maintenance activity, maintenance support, and proficient engineering applications. This position is a key member of the Facilities Leadership Team and reports to the Facilities Engineering Manager. #FAC
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
• Supervise and lead facility engineering personnel, outside vendors and contractors, and contracted service providers.
• Establish work priorities, assign resources, and ensure completion of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development for team members.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in staffing, recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
Facilities Operations
• Oversee operation and maintenance of facility infrastructure systems including:
• HVAC and environmental control systems
• Electrical distribution systems
• Emergency power generation systems
• Liquid Nitrogen systems
• Compressed air systems
• Chilled water and cooling systems
• Plumbing and water distribution systems
• Fire alarm and fire suppression systems
• Building automation and controls systems
• Industrial gas systems
• Ensure facility systems maintain required uptime and reliability to support manufacturing and mission-critical operations.
• Monitor facility performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
Engineering & Technical Support
• Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting complex facility and utility system issues.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design packages.
• Support facility modifications, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop engineering standards, procedures, and maintenance strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to facility operations.
Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement
• Manage facility improvement projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Track project performance, risks, and expenditures.
• Lead initiatives focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, reliability improvements, and cost reduction.
Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards including:
• OSHA requirements
• Environmental regulations
• Local, state, and federal codes
• NFPA standards
• Building codes
• Government contract compliance requirements
• Support facility audits, inspections, and corrective action activities.
• Maintain required facility records, permits, certifications, and documentation.
Safety & Environmental Stewardship
• Champion workplace safety programs and safe work practices.
• Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, electrical safety, and contractor safety programs.
• Partner with Safety Health & Environmental (SHE) teams to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce safety risks and environmental impacts.
Budget & Asset Management
• Assist in development and management of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Manage service contracts, vendor relationships, and contractor performance.
• Support asset lifecycle planning and long-range infrastructure strategies.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Engineering or similar tech degree aligned to core disciplines
• 4 + years of facility or engineering support experience
• Experience in capital and /or project execution and support
• Comfortable disseminating and presenting site relevant topics to leadership
• Proven change agent, capable of garnering support and driving results
• Self-aware and participative leadership style, engaging all levels of the organization

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Supervisory / Lead or managerial experience
• Preferred degree Mechanical or Electrical
• Predictive maintenance processes knowledge
• PMP / FMP practitioner
• 6 Sigma Lean or related methodologies
• Project Management
• Fire Systems Maintenance
• HVAC Systems
• Building Automation System
• Layouts and AutoCAD drawings
• Utilities
• Energy Policy Compliance
• Safety, Health and Environmental
• Landscaping & Snow Removal
• Building Structures and Roofing

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929
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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.