Engineer Principal - Ground Systems

BAE Systems Plc•Broomfield, CO

33d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic ground system engineer in support of operation of space vehicles and ground systems for commercial, DoD, and NASA customers. This position consists of working on a tightly integrated team in a fast-paced Agile environment to deliver continuous innovation to our customers. 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. Ground Systems Engineer in support of design, requirements, analysis, integration, and test of satellite ground systems for DoD customer.

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.
Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Understanding of connectivity configurations between dev, test, and operational environments.
Understanding of networking configurations (software to software traffic) in and out of PaaS framework.
Understanding of networking configurations (hardware rack to software app traffic) in and out of PaaS framework.
Ability to identify connection dependencies across IPT's (ie. Ground, Sims, SV AI&T) and work with facilities and ITS through planning on locations and network connections etc.
Cameo/MBSE exposure.
Understanding of IaaS and PaaS technologies (AWS, Azure, MDPAF).
Understanding of artifact management services (Artifactory, Nexus).
Understanding of container orchestration services (OCP, Kubernetes, EKS).
Familiarity with Front-End Processing (FEP) devices for space to ground systems.
Familiarity with CCSDS protocols.
Familiarity with Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Familiarity with implementation of space to ground and terrestrial Type 1 encryption devices.

Nice To Haves

Implementation of networking configurations between dev, test, and (potentially) operational environments.
Implementation of networking configurations (software to software traffic) in and out of PaaS framework.
Implementation of networking configurations (hardware rack to software app traffic) in and out of PaaS framework.
Cameo/MBSE expertise.
Implementation of artifact management services (Artifactory, Nexus).
Implementation of container orchestration services (OCP, Kubernetes, EKS).
Experience with Front-End Processing (FEP) devices for space to ground systems.
Experience with CCSDS protocols.
Experience with Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Experience with implementation of space to ground and terrestrial Type 1 encryption devices.
Currently active DOD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Support design, development, integration and testing of an enterprise ground system.
Apply extensive technical expertise, and knowledge of ground systems.
Fully competent in core systems engineering skills, contribute to effective producibility of designs, and to cost, budget, and schedule constraints over program lifecycle.
Guide the successful completion of ground programs and may function in a project leadership role meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results.
Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Interface effectively with people at all levels and from diverse areas, seek out responsibilities and opportunities to contribute, regularly meets with customers, provide leadership to groups and teams and guidance to less experienced employees.
Support the development of ground segment system engineering architecture/design.
Perform requirements decomposition, use case development, and trace artifacts to architecture constructs.
Support requirements decomposition activities which includes the establishment of verification attributes (Verification Test method, level, approach, success criteria, and Test Requirements).
Oversee and guide the management of ground segment requirements - allocation, verification, and validation.
Support Interface definition development and documentation in the form of ICD.
Analyze and implement key program interface documents by tracing to ground requirements and design.
Support trade studies, performance analyses, risk and opportunity assessments.
Prepare and give presentations to peers/management/customers.
Support program gates as defined by customer, such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR).
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capability 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
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.