Eng Sr Prin II - Sys

BAE Systems • Boulder, CO

3d • $149,603 - $254,317 • Onsite

About The Position

The Space Vehicle Architect serves as the technical representative of the Space Vehicle Engineering team for an assigned mission area or as a supporting architect. The role interfaces with internal program offices, external customers, and partners to develop and present Spacecraft Bus and Space Vehicle solutions, and supports capture and business development activities across Civil Space, National Space, or Military Space mission areas.

The architect contributes to mission and product-line architecture, identifies internal research and development needs, and maintains the Space Vehicle technical baseline. The position provides leadership to systems engineering staff and supports technical documents, design and readiness reviews, proposals, and the development of space systems through development, test, and delivery. It also includes coaching systems engineers and helping transition pursuits into program execution.

This is an on-site position requiring in-person work three or more days during each normally scheduled week at the primary work location. The position may require travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment; occasional work in production areas may require protective equipment.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus 10 or more years of related experience; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Superb presentation skills and experience presenting to senior decision-makers and technical audiences.
• Knowledge of missions and customers across core technology areas.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams while meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Demonstrated systems engineering experience, including requirements development and allocation, change management, verification, and validation.
• Ability to work as a self-starter who owns systems engineering activities.
• Leadership skills including storytelling, communication, negotiation, and influence.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
• Each higher-level degree, such as a master's degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and CAM experience.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering expertise.
• 16 or more years of related experience in mission systems, spacecraft systems, ground systems, or payloads.
• Ability to define and execute a technical vision that drives innovation and aligns with organizational goals.
• High emotional intelligence and a demonstrated record of building collaborative relationships with engineers, executives, and external customers.
• Experience developing strategic roadmaps and solving complex technical challenges while balancing business requirements with customer needs.
• Expertise in leading engineering teams through coaching, mentorship, and creation of a continuous learning culture.
• Stakeholder-management skills and ability to partner across Sales, Marketing, and Product teams.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, collaborative relationships with portfolio Capture Managers and internal team members, meeting their needs in a timely manner.
• Contribute to capture-team strategy and support specific pursuits.
• Participate in architecture development and identify internal research and development needs to maintain capabilities in support of mission needs and changes in technology and suppliers.
• Work across multiple groups, interfaces, and Spacecraft subsystems.
• Author RFI/RFP sections and participate on RFI/RFP red/gold or review teams.
• Lead preparation and execution of major design and readiness reviews.
• Support new-business presentations, RFI responses, and proposals by describing capabilities, assessing cost, schedule, and technical risks, and recommending Space Vehicle-level solutions.
• Help influence requirements or mission concepts before RFI/RFP steps, drawing on heritage and future capability plans.
• Align pursuits with the Elevation™ Product Line and maximize reuse.
• Lead systems engineering staff in generating specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and prioritization.
• Participate in IRADs and other department initiatives.
• Develop and manage the Space Vehicle technical baseline.
• Develop and coach systems engineers on the Space Vehicle team, including writing their reviews.
• Support direct customer interactions, identify Spacecraft Bus and Space Vehicle solutions, support pursuits, and relay mission-area feedback to the department capability roadmap.
• Transition pursuits after ATP to a Chief Engineer and Space Vehicle Lead, working closely with them to support delivery of systems that meet customer technical performance specifications and mission needs.
• Support the Space Vehicle Engineering team through program development, test, and delivery.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• The role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, subject to business performance and management recommendations.
• Growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience.

What This Job Offers

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