Principal Development Systems Engineer
About The Position
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from providing the latest in missile seeker innovations to autonomous smart munitions. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." BAE Systems, Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for an experienced Systems Engineer specializing in support to our development efforts in our Terminal High Area Altitude Defense (THAAD) Missile Seeker program. This position will support production program activities, including the interfacing with the production staff, understanding the system requirements, creating and reviewing reports and streamlining processes. This position has growth opportunities to support failure analysis efforts including running tests in support of troubleshooting and driving root cause on failures. Our engineers are members of cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams focused on developing cost-effective systems that meet the needs of our customers. Candidates should be comfortable working with teams of all sizes and enjoy a mix of creative design work, mentoring the next generation of protégés, developing White Papers, presenting internally and externally, and leading test events.
Requirements
- An active Secret clearance is required for this position
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science and at least 6 years' experience
- Development and production of a complex electro/mechanical system including requirements development, integration, test, verification & validation and qualification
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, senior leadership, and other functional disciplines such as Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, along with Project Management Officers
- Excellent organizational & time management skills
- Experience with Matlab and Oracle
- Experience working in an Agile environment
Nice To Haves
- Extensive experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
- Experience with missile systems and guided projectiles
- IR related work experience
- Knowledgeable in Earned Value Management Systems
Responsibilities
- Support production program activities, including the interfacing with the production staff
- Understanding the system requirements
- Creating and reviewing reports
- Streamlining processes
- Support failure analysis efforts including running tests in support of troubleshooting and driving root cause on failures
- Creative design work
- Mentoring the next generation of protégés
- Developing White Papers
- Presenting internally and externally
- Leading test events
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
- 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.
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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
