Engineer Senior Principal II - Payload Performance Lead

BAE Systems Plc•Broomfield, CO

55d•$146,670 - $249,330•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team and Launch Your Career. BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems, Inc. is seeking a talented and motivated RF Systems Analyst to support our team of experts in developing cutting-edge RF payload solutions. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and develop your skills in RF signal chain analysis. 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 field is required plus 10 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.
Experience with Excel and MATLAB programming is required. Familiarity with other analytical tools, such as Python, C, C++, IDL, STK, DOORS
Experience in multiple lifecycle phases in RF, tactical, or electro-optical system programs from concept development and program kick- off through post-delivery support.
Experience with analysis of payload systems, dissection of complex problems, and identification of key performance drivers.
Strong analytic modeling capabilities.
Demonstrated technical and interpersonal skills-ability to work with a diverse team, predict and meet schedules, resolve disconnects.
Effective communication skills are essential, including the ability to understand the team's needs, ask insightful questions, and provide clear communication of proposed solutions
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the 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

10 years with EO and/or RF sensing payload and mission architecture for the intelligence community.
Current, active TS/SCI or DOD TS security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide systems engineering leadership of technical teams to design, build, and operate complex systems including missions, payloads, and instruments.
Lead system level performance analysis for a variety of remote sensing payloads. System level performance includes spatial, spectral, and radiometric performance.
Lead decomposition and allocation of electro-optical (EO) or RF payload requirements to lower-level specifications. Refine requirements as necessary.
Synthesize and analyze payload system performance for compliance and verification of requirements.
Develop and monitor the margin management philosophy throughout the program lifecycle.
Explore system interfaces and development of payload Interface Control Documents (ICD).
Collaborate with subject matter experts from other disciplines including calibration, optical, thermal, and focal plane subsystems to develop state-of-the-art system designs and analyze performance of hardware demonstrations.
Work alongside AI&T engineers to support the test configurations, verification approaches, and analysis plans necessary for payload verification.
Lead the development, test and evaluation of hardware, software, support equipment and systems as required.
Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, management, and/or customers, as required.
Support program gates such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and payload sell-off.
Work closely with hardware engineers to develop state-of-the-art system designs and analyze performance of hardware demonstrations.
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
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
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards