Network Architect for Space Applications

Job Description
Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world's next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
BAE Systems Manassas is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Space Systems product line. Known as an industry leader for its suite of radiation hardened products, BAE Systems Manassas leverages decades of expertise to build a robust Space product line. BAE Systems Space products can be found on almost all commercial, civil, and national space missions for the past 20 years, including GPS, weather monitoring, satellite TV and radio, and exploring the universe (most notably the computers on all of the Mars rovers). BAE Systems - Space Systems creates capability that supports their overall mission: "We protect those who protect us."
We are seeking a Chief Engineer with experience in the architecture, design, development and operation of networking systems. This includes the evaluating and providing recommendations for customer defined network constellation topologies, networks within the spacecraft and defining and selecting individual switch/router architectures, hardware and software protocols and capabilities for the hardware instantiation. The position will focus on Ethernet networks running at various speeds but may also include other interfaces such as SpaceWire and PCIe. It also includes the need to understand security, RMF, encryption and other cyber needs and effects. This position will require both internal and external communication, including understanding customer needs and requirements, ability to perform trades with a team, and ability to select solutions to execute the mission.
A working knowledge of developing space hardware and/or payloads for government and defense applications is also desirable; This includes techniques for addressing impact of operating in the space environment and testing for compliance with space system requirements. This could include understanding embedded processor systems and trades in HW and SW standards, such as OpenVPX or SpaceVPX, and fault tolerance and reliability/availability for Space.
Key responsibilities:

• Derive system and subsystem level requirements
• Develop system/component test plans and procedures
• Develop material for design reviews
• Support design trades/analysis and development
• Support product/prototype development
• Support integration and test activities

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
• Typically a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering or scientific field
• 12+ years relevant experience in network HW/SW/Systems development
• Strong knowledge of modern networks, including network architectures, simulation, modeling, and protocols
• Understanding of network hardware and software, and implementation in embedded systems
• Understanding of network/cyber security and operations
• Understanding TEMPEST and encryption/decryption protocols
• Familiarity with embedded processing systems and electronics
• Familiarity with embedded software/firmware/gateware based systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong systems engineering mindset, able to identify and focus on key challenges and solutions
• Understands and enjoys the challenges of developing systems for the space environment
• Product oriented mindset focused on reuse and future applications
• Dependable and highly motivated, creative problem solver
• Able to work effectively in a "borderless" environment

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in designing, testing and deploying a space payload
• Significant understanding of the space environment
• Experience in designing and testing of Space Electronics
• Experience generating detailed technical documentation
• Experience in Model Based Engineering (MBE) and the use of SysML
• Knowledge of SpaceVPX or OpenVPX standards and implementations
• Master's degree in engineering or science discipline.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
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 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.