Eng Prin - Sys

BAE Systems • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Quantify the Edge: Define Mission Success Join the Mission Engineering team at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems, where we transform complex technical specifications into measurable mission victory. We are seeking a Mission Performance Engineer to serve as an analyst responsible for predicting, quantifying, and optimizing the effectiveness of advanced architectures across the space, air, and ground domains. In this role, you will not just be analyzing a system; you will be defining the "performance story" of our most discriminating technologies. You will operate at the intersection of physics, mathematics, and strategy, using simulation and modeling to determine exactly how our systems will perform in contested environments. As a key member of the Strategic Capabilities Unit (SCU), you will provide the data-driven confidence our customers need to make critical operational decisions. 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.

Requirements

• 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 and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
• 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 TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Strong Python skills are essential.
• The ability to architect analytic models that translate raw data into actionable performance insights.
• You can take complex performance analysis and turn it into a compelling narrative for both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• The ability to document intricate analysis results with precision, ensuring that technical findings are accessible and actionable.
• You thrive in small, high-impact teams where collaboration, open communication, and shared mission success are the priority.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field, providing the theoretical foundation necessary for high-fidelity performance modeling.
• The ability to leverage signal processing concepts across the electromagnetic spectrum to solve critical mission performance gaps.
• A deep interest in and experience with space systems and the intricacies of orbital dynamics.
• A proven track record of using STK and AFSIM to model, simulate, and optimize complex mission architectures.
• A research-driven mindset with the ability to conduct independent investigations and derive insights from ambiguous data sets.
• The ability to use Python as a primary tool for architecting sophisticated analytical models.
• Experience utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to manage complexity and ensure system integrity.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a custom-built tool-suite to characterize and quantify mission performance. You will move beyond basic requirements to determine the probability of mission success and identify performance gaps.
• Lead the development of new algorithms and modeling tools to increase the fidelity of our performance predictions, ensuring our simulations reflect the complexities of real-world operational environments.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics that guide the design of components and systems, ensuring every technical decision is mapped back to a mission-level benefit.
• Conduct rigorous trade-off analyses to optimize system performance. You will determine the "sweet spot" between competing technical constraints to deliver the most effective solution.
• Identify the critical variables that most significantly impact mission success, allowing the design team to prioritize the most impactful technical improvements.
• Translate high-level mission goals into precise, quantifiable performance requirements for subsystems and components.
• Translate complex simulation data into compelling technical narratives and presentations for senior management and external customers.
• Serve as a lead analyst and mentor to junior engineers, guiding them in the art of performance modeling and rigorous data analysis.
• Influence the growth of the SCU by providing the performance data necessary for winning technical proposals and strategic business planning.
• 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.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal