Engineer Senior Principal - Program Chief Engineer

BAE Systems Plc•Westminster, CO

47d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Manager of Tactical Solutions Systems and Test Engineering. This position has responsibility for leading systems engineering tasks associated with the development of tactical solutions flight systems and sub systems. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for the oversight and overall delivery of Radar solutions developed for multiple customer program offices. As the lead engineer the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the overall work effort and products of the engineering and scientific staff over the full lifecycle of programs and projects for engineering, development, integration, deployment, and sustainment. This includes performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, architecture design, agile development, integration, system testing, and quality assurance. 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 technical field is required plus 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 Secret security clearance is required.
Demonstrated Knowledge of and Experience with one of more of:
Clock distribution (e.g. StaLO, PLL, disciplined, tuning derived oscillators)
High power RF systems (e.g. signal purity, heat dissipation needs)
Radar skills (e.g. ESM, EW, Side-lobe blanking, Conventional and advanced beam forming)
Calibration techniques (e.g. phase, amplitude, timing)
Operational issues (e.g. noise - sources and mitigations, ADC/DAC - bit depth/ENOB, sample rate, digital and analog electronics)
Software/firmware architectures
System development
Ability to write compelling proposals.
Design for manufacturing techniques.
Technical leaderships - WBS, Lateral management, upward management, teaching.
Systems engineering - requirements derivation, management, SRR/PDR/CDR preparations.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in RF mission systems, particularly in the context of defense, aerospace, or secure communications environments.
Experience with RF mission systems, such as RF radar or electronic warfare platforms.
Familiarity with MIL-STD, DO-160, or similar qualification standards.
Background in environmental and EMI/EMC testing.
Experience in working on defense or aerospace programs.
Experience with RF mission systems, such as RF radar or electronic warfare platforms.
Familiarity with MIL-STD, DO-160, or similar qualification standards.
Background in environmental and EMI/EMC testing.
Experience in working on defense or aerospace programs.
Prepare and present technical test content to an audience during major reviews.
Advanced computer application skills, such as Matlab, C, C++, IDL, STK, DOORS, Python, and other analytical tools.
MBSE Tool experience.

Responsibilities

Guide completion of major projects to design, development, testing, manufacturing.
Uncover and resolve issues.
Represent the project with customers and management.
Provide technical leadership for team.
Contribute to staffing and resource planning.
Consult with colleagues to develop technical strategies connecting several projects and customers.
Act as advisor on major projects or technical areas - to both customers and organization.
Work with hardware developers to optimized system performance.
Execute testing campaigns to validate results.
Guide develop system performance models.
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
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.