Engineer Senior Principal - Systems - Mission Architect

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Mission Engineering team 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 commitment to the missions we enable. We’re looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future of our business as they grow their careers. We're seeking an independent, action-oriented engineer to lead proposals and study efforts for the entire program lifecycle, including concept, design, requirement development, implementation, and launch. You'll work up-front with our new business teams to define the future architectures, systems, and technological needs. You'll help define the strategic needs of the company, to grow and adapt to these cutting-edge opportunities and the missions of tomorrow. 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.
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering to include Architecture Development, Performing Trade Studies, MBSE, and CONOPS development.
Customer Relationships: Knowledge of missions and customers across core technologies areas.
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.
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

MS or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Experience working on aircraft and/or spacecraft systems.
Experience with electro-optics and/or photonics systems.
Experience with satellite ground systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and utilize technical trades studies to define system architectures.
Trade technical performance options and impacts.
Define System CONOPS.
Contribute to new IRAD/ technology development concepts.
Provide engineering support across multiple new business pursuits by developing concepts to meet customer mission needs.
Contribute to the development of customer relationships, understand customer needs, and connect needs with BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) technology roadmap during capture and execution.
As a team leader, you will guide a team to completion of milestones within specific projects and provide solutions to a variety of technical problems. This will require mentoring, training, and organizing teams.
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.