System Engineer - Test

Job Description
BAE Systems has an exciting opportunity for a F-35 Senior System Engineer (Testing) on the Data Analysis, Products, and Services (DAPS) team.
The F-35 Senior System Engineer (Testing) will write and carry out detailed test plans for the F-35 Prognostic Health Management (PHM) Platform in support of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS). This role will ensure to our customers that the algorithms the team develops meets the desired requirements and operate as the maintainer would expect in the field.
This ensures the F-35 fleet remains highly available and mission capable all while driving overall fleet maintenance costs down. The applicant must be a self-starter and have an acumen for testing new technologies to industry standards. They must be able to quickly solve problems, possess the aptitude to analyze root causes and utilize organizational skills to prepare and present findings to the broader team.
The F-35 Senior System Engineer (Testing) responsibilities include:

• Collaboration with software engineers to create test plans within an ALIS environment
• Develop and maintain tests and testing environment.
• Carry out testing within an ALIS environment to industry standards
• Collaborate with BAE SYSTEMS and Lockheed Martin subject matter experts (SME's)
• Develop validation and verification scenarios
• Work collaboratively and efficiently with a development team that has a footprint in the US and the UK.
• Analyze and Verify System Requirements.
• Produce documentation outlining their analysis
• Developing a systems engineering plan to provide essential Structures PHM capability within a Global Sustainment toolset.
• Working within an Agile Development environment, as part of a small team, to provide detailed System Design and preliminary Software Design
• Developing technical route maps in readiness for major customer reviews
• Interface with a variety of stakeholders (both internal and external to BAES) to develop software capabilities
• Manage a complex workload according to the needs of the contracted schedule
• Providing internal progress reports
• Attending and providing input to customer review meetings

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or other related field (or equivalent experience) with at least four years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of the F-35 program and ALIS
• Experience in developing and writing test plans
• Experience in execution of manual or automated test cases
• Experience in system engineering methodologies
• Experience using ALIS programs such as CMMS and SHM
• Ability to work independently with general guidance from technical manager.
• Able to converse about technical content with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience with Configuration Management Processes and Tools.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with database management software such as Oracle SQL Developer or DBeaver
• Experience writing and executing SQL scripts and queries
• ALIS Admin experience
• Experience using Common Desktop Environment (CDE) or System Test Tool
• Experience utilizing the Atlassian Tool Suite: JIRA, Confluence, and BitBucket
• Proven communication experience across diverse teams in multiple locations
• Experience with aircraft maintenance practices and procedures
• F-35 Supervisor Experience
• ALIS Admin Experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655
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 Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.