Project Engineer I - Command and Data Handling

BAE Systems • CO

77d • $115,779 - $196,825

About The Position

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 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.
• High level of leadership and management skills to set direction, create goals in alignment with business requirements and timelines, prioritize operational and project tasks, and enforce accountability.
• Solid customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skill.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Space hardware experience.
• Electronics hardware experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with program managers and systems engineers to accomplish mission objectives for command and data handling (avionics) subsystems on space vehicles.
• Provide subsystem-level control account execution oversight to multiple projects within civil and defense space portfolios.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships for avionics subsystems, assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
• Manage sub vendor performance to ensure the delivery of conforming hardware to be integrated as a communications subsystem.
• Support new business development/proposals by leveraging heritage cost and schedule information for similar applications, and leading trade efforts to consider new applications.
• Perform technical and programmatic writing including contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, status reports, analysis support and description documents.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers regarding plans; subsystem design, development, risks, and opportunities; and status against established performance metrics.
• 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.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid military leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees