Engineer II - Power Systems

BAE Systems

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is 70% management and 30% technical. The role involves working daily with the larger EPDS team on procurements and programmatics, establishing strong supplier relationships (batteries, solar arrays, and control electronics), and preparing and managing hardware definition and interfaces. A strong hardware background is required. The position also requires extensive technical writing, including proposal development, contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support, and description documents. Additionally, the engineer will prepare and give presentations to peers, management, and customers, and maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company is crucial, as is interacting appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment. Other duties as necessary will also be performed.

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 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.
A solid understanding of all aspects of planning, scheduling, hardware specifications, and interface control.
Proven expertise in subcontract management.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Effective in multidisciplinary large-team work environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight.
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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years direct experience in spacecraft related Design or Test is preferred.
Previous earned value management experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

EPDS cost account manager and project engineer.
Work daily with the larger EPDS team on procurements and programmatics.
Establish strong supplier relationships (batteries, solar arrays, and control electronics).
Work with team to prepare and manage hardware definition and interfaces.
Extensive technical writing (proposal development, contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support and description documents).
Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers.
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