Engineer Senior Principal – Lead Mission Analyst

BAE Systems • Aurora, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Mission Analysis Leadership team within Mission Engineering at BAE Systems Inc, Space and Mission Systems – a group of motivated problem solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a strong commitment to the missions we enable. We’re looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our strong reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future of our business as they grow their careers. We’re seeking a flexible and action-oriented engineer with leadership experience to direct analysis teams using modeling and simulation tools to support performance requirements analysis over a variety of complex mission architectures in the space, air, and ground domains. You will be a senior leader on a team of mission systems analysts that work collaboratively to characterize the mission performance of complex systems architectures, using a custom-built tool-suite. Your systems analysis results will guide and/or set architecture, system and/or component requirements.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8 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 current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
• Experience with Python programming.
• Ability to document analysis results and write reports.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Analytic modeling capabilities.
• Ability to support the creation and delivery of analysis presentations to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to contribute to the success of small teams through excellent teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Experience with space systems and orbital dynamics.
• A working understanding of signal processing concepts across the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Excellent Python programming skills.
• Independent research experience, academic or otherwise.
• Experience with STK and/or AFSIM.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team to completion of milestones within specific projects and provide solutions to a variety of technical problems.
• Mentor, train, and organize small teams of analysts to execute analysis to schedule and to create impactful data presentations.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to understand mission requirements and develop tailored solutions.
• Develop and/or lead a team developing new tools and algorithms for mission systems modeling and data analysis.
• Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders through clear and concise reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Give presentations to peers, management, and customers.
• Support new business in the form of proposal writing and/or cost/schedule estimation.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in data analytics, modeling and simulation, and space architectures.
• 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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
• Applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees