Project Engineer II - Electrical

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Westminster, CO
Hybrid
130K-222K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Lead a team in developing electronics capabilities, manage programs and schedules, ensure compliance with technical requirements, and oversee cost performance and program changes.
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Job Description
In this role, you will lead a team in developing next-generation electronics capabilities. Position is expected to support multiple programs and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced electronics development environment. The cross-functional teams could include but are not limited to the following disciplines: Systems Engineering, Mechanical Packaging, Electrical Design, Harness Design, FPGA/Software, Parts & Reliability, Radiation, Production and Test, Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Finance, Scheduling, Suppliers, and Customers.
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:
  • Multi-task and oversee fast-paced electronic development programs and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.
  • Plan, organize, manage, and work with multiple cross-functional teams and programs to meet technical requirements as well as cost and schedule commitments.
  • Hands-on involvement in expediting planned activities in design, development, production, and test.
  • Actively manage program schedule and cost performance through a regular cadence of weekly and monthly performance reviews.
  • Track program progress and performance using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and metrics.
  • Evaluate and manage program changes (ECPs/CCBs) using a close loop change management process.
  • Report accomplishments, issues, and concerns across the program.
  • Delegate tasks and decision-making to the appropriate levels of authority.
  • Create and enable new cost and schedule effective execution approaches for development that are focused on best value to our company, programs, and customers.
  • Understand long-term objectives for BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems and our customers and how to help shape development work to enable future opportunities.
  • Understand onboarding path for products and documentation produced on development programs and how to best benefit future programs.
  • Determine most efficient means of producing prototypes, brassboards, EDUs, and STE.
  • Ensure staffing levels are met by communicating with appropriate functional management organizations. Help to find synergistic work for critical staff when necessary.
  • Assess risk and make risk-based decisions throughout project lifecycle to ensure project objectives are met.
  • Develop electronics and harnesses to quality and reliability standards for NASA, NOAA, DoD, and classified 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 three or more 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 8 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.
  • Working understanding of cost and schedule management with some practical experience with earned value tracking and forecasting.
  • Working knowledge of requirements that lead to "flight space qualified" electronic programs and radiation-hardened environments.
  • Demonstrated results leading development teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict management skills, solid communication skills, and an ability to lead group discussions.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Background with aerospace electronics programs.
  • Electronic project execution leadership experience and/or electrical background.
  • Experience specifying and ordering Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EEE) parts.
  • Knowledge of the lifecycle of development for electrical engineering projects from start to finish.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603
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.
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.

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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.

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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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