Engineer Principal – Space Vehicle Propulsion

BAE Systems•Boulder, CO

11d•$118,095 - $200,762•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems’ propulsion group is seeking a collaborative, team-oriented engineer to help deliver satellite propulsion systems. The team develops propulsion solutions and architectures and carries concepts through assembly, integration, and testing. The position has a particular focus on coordinating and executing the assembly, integration, and testing of pressurized fluid systems, while offering opportunities to contribute across analysis, component management, assembly management, and test coordination. The engineer will support propulsion activities during space vehicle launch and commissioning campaigns, use appropriate equipment to test and troubleshoot space flight hardware, and manage resources and government-furnished equipment. The role requires regular on-site work five days each normally scheduled week. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment. Occasional work in production areas requiring protective equipment and access to facilities in varied weather conditions may be necessary. Travel and local commuting between company campuses or other locations may also be required.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field, plus at least 6 years of related experience. Each higher-level degree (master’s or Ph.D.) may substitute for two years of experience; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team and regularly perform detailed design, analysis, and/or test activities.
Ability to work effectively in a small-team environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight.
Direct experience in an in-space propulsion system analysis, build, test, or support role.
Knowledge of a wide range of propulsion system types.
Willingness and eligibility to be submitted for applicable security clearance or access, depending on program requirements, after accepting an offer, and ability to maintain it. A clearance or access with polygraph is not required to be eligible for the position.

Nice To Haves

Six years of direct experience in an in-space propulsion system analysis, build, test, or support role.
Experience working with in-space propulsion systems, especially a deep understanding of assembly, integration, and testing of pressurized systems.
A firm understanding of the procurement process for in-space propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

Participate in developing propulsion solutions and architectures, with a focus on coordinating and executing propulsion system assembly, integration, and testing.
Generate and execute test procedures.
Develop assembly and integration flow plans.
Use appropriate equipment to test and troubleshoot space flight hardware.
Manage resources and government-furnished equipment (GSE).
Support propulsion activities during space vehicle launch and commissioning campaigns.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, business units, capabilities units, and company.
Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.