Mission Chief Systems Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

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Join the Mission Systems team 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.

We’re seeking an action-oriented and self-motivated engineer to lead teams through the entire program lifecycle; including concept, design, requirement development, implementation, and launch.

This leadership position is for a highly experienced systems engineer who can lead a team by managing the cost, schedule, risk, and systems engineering for a Space-based System.

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 of technical teams to develop and implement the Requirements, CONOPS, Architecture, and Integration of Space Missions.
• Manage and Control the Technical Baseline.
• Interface with and support the program chief engineer.
• Plan and manage the cost, schedule, and technical content associated with the systems engineering team.
• Oversee and Guide the Architecture and Design team in : Developing and utilizing technical trades studies to define the system architectureUtilizing Model Based Systems Engineering tools and processes to develop and document the system architecture, interfaces, and CONOPSTrading technical performance options and impactsDefining System CONOPS
• Oversee and Guide the System Traceability team in : Developing the database framework to properly allocate, trace and verify requirements through all mission phasesAllocating and flowing system requirements to lower-level specificationsDeveloping the overall verification plan and approach
• Oversee and Guide the System Integration & Test team in : Defining System Integration & Test PlanDefining System Simulator requirementsDefining System STE and GSE requirements
• Mentor other systems engineers assigned to this team.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers, management, and customers.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, requirement allocation, change management, verification and validation a self-starter that will own this activity.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Customer Relationships : Knowledge of missions and customers across core technologies areas.
• Superb presentation skills with experience to senior decision making and technical audiences.

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.