Eng Prin - Sys

Requisition Number

116266BR

We are seeking an action-oriented engineer with intellectual curiosity who is excited to apply their potential to testing space flight hardware. The position involves joining a spacecraft/space vehicle test team as a test engineer, with a strong focus on testing flight hardware.

As a Principal Engineer at BAE Systems, you will work closely with and be mentored by experts in the field. You may have the opportunity to lead a significant test activity on a large space vehicle program, lead a subsystem on a small to mid-size project, or contribute significantly to the development of new test tools in support of the department.

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.

Note: AI&T is also known as systems integration and test (SI&T), assembly, test and launch operations (ATLO), missions systems integration and test (MSIT), and other names throughout the industry.

What You’ll Do:

Work in a fast-paced team environment to integrate and test spacecraft hardware.

Work in cleanroom and lab environments to verify that the hardware meets requirements and characterize/calibrate its performance.

Write, review, and update proposal responses and study reports, focusing on assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) for spacecraft buses and integrated space vehicles, including their payloads.

Develop the program integration and test approach and generate AI&T flows that cover component testing through launch operations.

Identify ground support equipment (GSE) required for assembly, integration, test, and launch operations.

Identify required facilities and equipment for AI&T.

Provide time-phased labor estimates for assembly, integration, and test.

Evaluate the impact of contractual documents and requirements on AI&T.

Identify creative opportunities to reduce the cost, schedule, and risk of AI&T.

Make informed decisions, often with limited information, and be prepared to re-evaluate, adapt, and update as circumstances evolve and change.

Identify, document, and communicate the assumptions, limitations, and risks associated with AI&T.

Identify internal and external dependencies required for AI&T to succeed.

Identify IRAD and company overhead improvement efforts that would benefit department growth and new business pursuits.

Establish effective working relationships with a diverse group of external customers and partners.

Lead and mentor other engineers in proposal, study, and early-phase activities supporting new business.

Leverage and grow a detailed understanding of spacecraft systems, subsystems, space vehicles, and launch operations.

Present to peers, management, and external customers and partners.

Collaborate with system and subsystem engineers, proposal leads, new business personnel, support groups, and other program personnel.

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.

Job Posting Title

Principal Engineer – Systems Test

Job Family

Systems Eng

Travel Percentage

<10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Top Secret/SCI

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

BS 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.

Experience in testing spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems.

Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages is required: JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or Go.

Familiarity with software unit testing.

Excellent communication skills, including solid presentation abilities.

A thorough understanding of test processes, including defining test strategies, test plans, and test procedures.

Proficiency in MS Office tools and strong computer skills.

Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

The ability to generate tools and resources to support proposal, study, and new business activities.#LI-AP1

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 Skills and Education

A current, active TS/SCI security clearance.

Experience with software development processes.

Experience with database architecture, coding, and system management.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, as well as HTML and CSS.

Demonstrated mentoring, leadership, and team-building skills.

Experience with test automation applications and tools.

Space or military experience.

Familiarity with cost and schedule estimates for spacecraft/space vehicle assembly, integration, test, and launch operations.

The ability to identify IRAD and company overhead improvement efforts that would benefit department growth and new business pursuits.

Department

5422_ESA-Space Vehicle Eng

Company

110_BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc.

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

ESA - Space Vehicle Engineering

Salary Max Point

196825

Salary Min Point

115779

Union Job

None

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.

Recruiter

Alexandra Price

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes