Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3) - Systems Engineer

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Fort Worth, TX
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119K-201K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Lead systems engineering efforts for modernizing military vaults, ensuring compliance with NSA and nuclear certifications, and optimizing system performance.
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Job Description
Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse team that solves complex technical challenges. The Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3), Vault Modernization Program (VMP), modernizes vaults at various locations worldwide, addressing issues such as vault-unlock codes, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, and maintenance capabilities.
Key objectives of the project include developing a Vault Unlock Management System (VUMS), designing a Vault Motion Control System (VMCS), and implementing a Maintenance Data Network System (MDNS) to achieve NSA Certification and Nuclear Certification.
As a VMP team member, you'll be part of a collaborative team working together to achieve program objectives. You'll enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to a program critical to national security. You'll have opportunities for growth and development, recognition for outstanding performance, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Apply now to join our team and be part of a diverse and enthusiastic group shaping the future of national security. Project members may travel to locations within and outside the United States.
The Role:
The Engineer Senior Principle - Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading the systems engineering effort for the VMP, ensuring that the system meets all requirements and is properly integrated.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement systems engineering plans, procedures, and standards, including those related to NSA Certification and Nuclear Certification
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to identify and meet systems engineering requirements, including those related to VUMS, VMCS, and MDNS
  • Analyze and assess system performance to identify areas for improvement, including those related to cyber-security and nuclear surety
  • Integrate multiple system design solutions in order to meet customer requirements and prevent impact to maintenance capabilities.
  • Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation and databases, including those related to Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrix (RVTM)
What You'll Bring:
  • A high level of senior professional expertise in the field. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with others. A sample of traits required
  • You are a leader, able to inspire and motivate others to achieve common goals
  • You are an expert, with a deep understanding of your field and an ability to analyze complex data
  • You are customer-focused, with a strong understanding of customer needs and a commitment to delivering exceptional service
  • You are detail-oriented, with an ability to analyze complex data and identify trends
  • You are flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to changing priorities and circumstances

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor with 8+ years of experience or Master with 6+ years of experience
  • Progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes.
  • Experience leading system design, integration, and analytical efforts
  • Capable of determining appropriate use of technologies in solving engineering problems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with systems engineering tools and software, including Cameo and SysML
  • Must be able to obtain Secret (or higher) security clearance
  • Capable of creating required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience in testing, commissioning and validation activities
  • Familiar with Department of Defense programs
  • Project Management Professional Certification

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457
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 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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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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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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