Engineer II - Systems

Job Description
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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:

• Support a BAE Systems, Inc. program monitoring and assisting the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) of a spacecraft in a multiple unit delivery environment.
• Provide technical oversight and support to technicians and engineers.
• Responsible to review and provide approval prior to and post all Assembly and Test operations.
• Author test plans and write, review, update, and implement test procedures/test scripts for the purpose of prototype, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Conduct functional and environmental testing on spacecraft or instruments and related electronic, electro-mechanical, or electro-optic components and systems.
• Generate, interpret, implement, and monitor test requirements from system, detail design, and contract specifications.
• Maintain required test engineering logs, records, and author test summary reports.
• During space vehicle Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) operations other BAE Systems, Inc. personnel will be at the facility this position provides a local presence to organize and coordinate with multiple teams assisting the vendor.
• The vendor is responsible for Assembly Integration & Test operations. This position is a part of the Prime team and will oversee the vendor team without having direct authority over their personnel.
• Lead the design, development, build, and certification of automated electrical ground support equipment.
• Mission understanding: ability to quickly come up to speed on hardware and software, architecture and planned testing requirements and schedule(s).
• Face-to-face interaction with customers and contractors, able to respond to requests, support to technical meetings, technical interchanges and enterprise working groups involving program testing.
• Coordination and leading multiple travel teams on numerous AI&T activities.
• Communicate and work with other BAE Systems, Inc. team members, local vendor team members, off-site and local management, and customers.
• Provide technical and cost guidance to new business pursuits and proposals.
• Position will require support during off hours and weekends.
• 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.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 5 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., 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 knowledge in Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T).
• Solid System Engineering skills.
• Ability to quickly come up to speed on technical efforts currently underway.
• Ability to status management at multiple levels.
• Hands-on experience in the testing of spacecraft (C&DH, ADCS, power, telcomm) and electro-mechanical components and systems (Optics, mechanisms, image collection).
• Experience in procedure development for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) supporting flight hardware Test.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Test Experience:
  • Translating/reviewing requirement test cases.
  • Writing/Updating/Reviewing test processes, plans, and cases.
  • Working with product owners and subject matter experts as needed.
  • Assessing and addressing resources necessary for test.
  • Communicating with management, other program personnel and the customer on testing status.
  • Approving pre and post operational procedures and data.
• Technical skills:
  • Understanding of electrical and mechanical testing.
  • Optical test experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of test tools (e.g. Maestro (STOL), COSMOS(RUBY), Excel).
• Experience with anomaly resolution in a space flight hardware environment.
• Experience in environmental test.
• Experience with software tracking systems (e.g. Jira, SubVersion).
• RF experience.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92290.000 - $156860.000
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 Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.