Eng II - Matl & Proc

BAE Systems•Longmont, CO

4d•$79,365 - $134,921•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Materials & Process Engineer to add their skills to our team supporting the development of new designs and also supporting a highly vertically integrated production environment. This is a dynamic job working across numerous engineering and manufacturing disciplines on products that range from the F-35 fighter aircraft, the AMRAAM missile, the Orion Spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis Mission and many other next generation platforms. 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 2 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.
Hands-on experience working in a team environment designing and producing hardware for the aerospace industry.
Experience in material selection and qualification of metals, polymers, adhesives, composites, including a working knowledge of aerospace and industrial material specifications.
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills.
Experience leading root cause and corrective action efforts.
Industrial experience in designing, planning and facilitating the fabrication of hardware utilizing internal production capabilities and external suppliers.
Occasional work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
Willingness to perform duties of the job in a variety of work environments. Work will be performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, clean room, outdoors or remote research environment.
Lab experience and understanding how to use and interpret data obtained from analytical equipment, including SEM/EDS, FTIR, XRF, Thermal Analysis, tensile/compression mechanical testing
Travel and local commute between BAE Systems SMS Colorado campuses (Westminster, Broomfield, Longmont and Boulder) and other possible non-BAE locations may be required.
A DoW Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work.
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

Working knowledge with industry standards, design tools, manufacturing standards and fabrication techniques for the aerospace industry.
Project management experience working with estimating and developing cost and schedule estimates for new and existing program support.
Broad knowledge in process development and implementation for metal finish, bonding, coatings, plating, including a working knowledge of aerospace and industry process specifications.
Working knowledge with Statistical Process Control and statistical analytical methods.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methods and practices (Kanban method, Kaizen events, etc.)
Active DoW secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Work as a team member in the design of communication equipment and sensors for flight hardware and ground-support equipment, testing and selecting materials and processes to ensure program performance requirements (structural, thermal, environmental, etc.) are met.
Develop and implement materials and processes (M&P) plans for tactical hardware, including leading efforts to qualify new materials and processes for flight usage.
Review engineering drawings and provide feedback to designers on materials selection, producibility, and process specifications.
Analyze data and generate reports on the results of these tests.
Perform failure analyses and root cause and corrective action efforts using internal laboratory equipment to assist in failure investigations.
Represent BAE Systems Inc., Space & Mission Systems and customer organizations (e.g. manufacturing, project, systems engineering, mission assurance, production, integration and test, supply chain, etc.) in the implementation of M&P program requirements.
Flow down program M&P requirements to subcontractors and vendors and verify that those requirements are met by authoring drawings, specifications, statements of requirements and/or statements of work.
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.