When: Tuesday, October 6th 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Location: Russell Sage Laboratory, SAGE 3101
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.In addition to 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.
Come learn more about the QLDP program and how to apply. Pizza will be served for students attending.
