Nuclear Surety Technical Lead

BAE Systems • Rockville, MD

105d • $146,670 - $249,330

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Nuclear Surety Technical Lead Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. As a Surety Technical Lead Engineer, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts in developing and implementing a well-planned systems engineering approach to implementing a strategic vision for surety and system safety engineering, for current and future large-scale missile systems. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team enabling our Nation's technological superiority on strategic missions through development of advanced concepts and initiatives throughout the systems lifecycle. In this role you will lead the technical performance in support of advanced programs under the direction, and in-collaboration with, program management leadership. The Surety Technical Lead will also support technical meetings, prepare and present project status reports to senior Navy and BAE Systems leadership, oversee the development of associated safety deliverables, make recommendations regarding enhanced capabilities, and oversee the development and maintenance of the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Program (SSP) policy and directives. The primary objective for this role is to provide sound engineering principles and disciplined guidance to ensure successful execution of technical plans and goals while communicating effectively with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning operational decisions, technical risk identification and mitigation, definition and achievement of surety and safety requirements, oversight for the implementation of the safety program plan, and overall end-to-end systems surety engineering process definition and oversight. The successful candidate will have a strong background in nuclear surety and system safety concepts and an understanding of Navy operations in support of a complex weapon system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field and at least 10 years related work experience or a master's degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Experience supporting complex system design and development in a technical leadership role.
• Thorough understanding and implementation of nuclear surety rules, policies, and processes.
• Thorough understanding and implementation of safety risk management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in complex systems engineering.
• Experience with developing technical presentations and customer-facing activities at the leadership level.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with technical emphasis.

Nice To Haves

• Prior industry experience supporting nuclear surety programs or missile systems in a technical leadership role.
• Experience ensuring the effectiveness of major defense systems such as Trident, Minuteman, or Peacekeeper.
• Knowledge and experience working in the DoD/DOE technical services industry.
• Experience developing safety program plans for DoD Acquisition Programs.
• Certified in safety certification programs such as Systems Safety Engineering or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Thorough understanding of the end-to-end System Engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts in systems engineering for missile systems.
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for surety and system safety engineering.
• Support technical meetings and prepare project status reports for senior leadership.
• Oversee the development of safety deliverables and make recommendations for enhanced capabilities.
• Maintain the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Program (SSP) policy and directives.
• Provide guidance to ensure successful execution of technical plans and goals.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external management regarding operational decisions and technical risks.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave.
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree