Engineer Principal – Mission Chief

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

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Join the Mission Systems team at BAE Systems Inc, Space and Mission Systems a diverse group of motivated problem solvers.

We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a strong commitment to the missions we enable.

Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience, we're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our strong reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future of our business as they grow their careers.

We’re seeking a Systems Engineer with experience developing and executing space based or ground based systems at the Segment or Mission level to be a technical leader on our programs.

A successful candidate is creative, flexible, and comfortable handling diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities.

Don’t meet all the desired expertise? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions.

Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do :

• Provide systems engineering leadership and technical guidance and direction to technical teams from development through operational delivery of space and / or ground systems.
• Interface with and support the Program Management Office and Mission Chief Systems Engineer.
• Coordinate and interface with internal and external customers, partners and / or subcontractors.
• Support the development and execution of Concepts of Operations that support customer mission objectives and align with program technical solutions, identifying gaps and opportunities in the deployment process.
• Lead and support the development and execution of design trade studies.
• Evaluate technical changes, issues and / or risks against cost, schedule, and technical constraints.
• Lead and / or support program or engineering technical reviews, FRBs, Tiger Teams and investigations as needed.
• Utilize MBSE for development of system architectures, concept of operations, and architecture to requirements traceability.
• Mentor systems engineers assigned to the program and / or others in Mission Systems.
• Prepare and give technical presentations to customers, management and peers.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.

Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment : This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location.

Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions :

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, , Master’s Degree or , may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

• A current, active TS / SCI security clearance is required.
• Customer Relationships : Extensive knowledge of missions and customers across core technologies areas. Knowledge / experience working with critical customer base, established relationships with key personnel within customer community.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in relevant business environments.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and analyzing mission concepts, including space, launch, and ground components.
• Demonstrated experience in all phases of hardware program execution, including early planning, design reviews, manufacture, assembly, integration, test, sell-off, and on-orbit mission operation.
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, concept of operations, requirement allocation, change management, verification, and validation.
• Superb presentation skills with documented presentation experience to senior decision making and technical audiences.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with space and ground system integration.
• Experience with supplier, subcontractor or other acquisition expertise.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $154000 - $194500

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.