Engineer Senior - RF Communication Subsystem Engineer-$10K Sign On Bonus
About The Position
Join the Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Telecommunications team at BAE Systems SMS - a group of motivated problem-solvers faced with the daily challenge of ensuring communications to and from space vehicles. We're excited about the projects we're involved in and have a commitment to the missions we enable. Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience, we're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future of BAE Systems SMS. We're seeking an independent, action-oriented technical lead to support telecom subsystem design, development, integration, and test throughout the lifecycle of space vehicle (SV) development for major programs. A telecom subsystem may be an entire communications payload or a subassembly to carry tracking, telemetry, command, and instrument data between a space vehicle and relays or ground stations. Make a difference. Love what you do. Realize your full potential. 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 4 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.
- Microwave, radio frequency, and/or optical telecom hardware experience.
- Excellent customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
- Solid critical thinking skills that result in effective decision making and priority setting.
- Drive for results and executional excellence.
- Team building skills with a player/coach mindset.
- Attention to detail that leads to complete, high-quality engineering products.
Nice To Haves
- Space hardware experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the subsystem technical team (2-5 people).
- Define architectures and support trade studies to appropriately scope subsystem design, assembly, integration, test, launch and early operation (LEOPS) for proposals or studies.
- Understand, define, and manage subsystem requirements.
- Understand, define, and manage internal/external interfaces.
- Report cost, schedule, and technical status to internal/external customers.
- Define, quantify, manage, and report technical risks.
- Provide and/or review engineering analyses to demonstrate adequate subsystem performance and to verify satisfaction of technical requirements (Ex: link budgets, pointing accuracy, component performance, etc).
- Support subsystem and program milestones/gates with appropriate analyses, presentations, and coordination.
- Support identification, procurement, development, test, and integration of hardware, software, and support equipment.
- Manage an incremental assembly, integration, and test strategy to adequately demonstrate subsystem compliance to requirements and interface integrity.
- Support systems-level engineering trades.
- Support LEOPS, on-orbit test, and post-delivery plans and execution.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
