Project Engineer I - Space Communications

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Boulder, CO, USA
Hybrid
118K-201K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Leads project engineering activities for space communications subsystems, including cost and schedule projections, execution oversight, vendor performance, proposal support, technical trades, documentation, and customer presentations. Collaborates with program managers, systems engineers, supply chain teams, vendors, and customers to deliver conforming hardware and meet technical, cost, and schedule objectives across civil and defense space programs.
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Job Description
We're seeking an independent, action-oriented project engineer to lead new business proposal cost and schedule projections/trades and to provide oversight to ensure our teams meet cost, schedule, and technical execution goals. In almost no time, you will be a key contributor to our missions!
Make a difference. Love what you do. Realize your full potential.
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:
  • Communicate and collaborate with program managers and systems engineers to accomplish mission objectives for telecommunications subsystems on space vehicles
  • Provide subsystem-level control account execution oversight to multiple projects within civil and defense space portfolios
  • Establish and maintain vendor relationships for communications subsystems, assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
  • With technical and supply chain support, manage sub vendor performance to ensure the delivery of conforming hardware to be integrated as a communications subsystem.
  • Support new business development/proposals by leveraging heritage cost and schedule information for similar applications, and leading trade efforts to consider new applications
  • Technical and programmatic writing (Contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, status reports, analysis support and description documents).
  • Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers regarding plans; subsystem design, development, risks, and opportunities; and status against established performance metrics.
  • 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 6 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 Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
  • High level of leadership and management skills to set direction, create goals in alignment with business requirements and timelines, prioritize operational and project tasks, and enforce accountability.
  • Excellent customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills that result in effective decision making and priority setting.
  • Drive for results and executional excellence.
  • Team building skills with a player/coach mindset.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Space hardware experience.
  • Microwave, radio frequency, and/or optical telecom hardware experience.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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 government and commercial customers. 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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field
  • Six or more years of related experience
  • Current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Leadership and management skills to set direction, create goals, prioritize tasks, and enforce accountability
  • Customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skills
  • Critical thinking and effective decision-making skills
  • Drive for results and executional excellence
  • Team-building skills with a player/coach mindset
  • Space hardware experience
  • Microwave, radio frequency, and/or optical telecommunications hardware experience

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HQ: Falls Church, VA
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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