Project Eng I

BAE Systems • Boulder, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will lead a cross-functional team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements through the entire project lifecycle (concept through hardware delivery) of one or more of the following subsystems: Mechanical, Thermal, ADCS, EPDS, CDH, Telecomm, FSW, Structures, Mechanisms, Simulators, Fault Management, Propulsion. 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. This position is 70% management and 30% technical.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 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.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• A solid understanding of all aspects of planning, scheduling, hardware specifications, and interface control.
• Proven expertise in subcontract management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to build trust and foster collaboration.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Excellent vision and ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills with a focus on results.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in driving change and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3 years direct experience in spacecraft related Design or Test is preferred.
• Previous earned value management experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements through entire project lifecycle (concept through hardware delivery) of one or more of the following subsystems: Mechanical, Thermal, ADCS, EPDS, CDH, Telecomm, FSW, Structures, Mechanisms, Simulators, Fault Management, Propulsion.
• Space Vehicle, Bus or subsystem cost account manager and project engineer.
• Develop baseline cost estimates, actively manage cost performance, provide updates to cost estimates, explain variances, and manage team to meet cost commitments.
• Develop baseline schedules, actively manage schedule performance, provide updates to schedule forecasts, and manage team to meet schedule milestones.
• Manage team to meet technical requirements by guiding technical discussions, promoting technical collaboration, and making risk-based decisions.
• Manage risk and opportunities by proactively identifying, communicating, and mitigating throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work daily with the larger mission, payload and the subsystem teams.
• Helping with team procurements and programmatic issues, logistics and communication.
• Establish excellent supplier relationships
• Establish excellent customer and program leadership relationships
• Work with team to prepare and manage hardware definition and interfaces.
• Extensive technical writing (proposal development, contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support and description documents).
• Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers.
• Inspires collective success through expert influence and collaborative leadership.
• 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
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• paid military leave
• paid bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level