Eng Sr Prin II - Sys

BAE Systems•Boulder, CO

22h•$149,603 - $254,317•Hybrid

About The Position

The Space Vehicle Architect serves as the technical representative of the Space Vehicle Engineering team for an assigned mission area or as a supporting architect. The role interfaces with external customers and partners, the company program office, and providers of payload, launch, and ground systems to identify and develop Spacecraft Bus and Space Vehicle solutions. The architect supports mission-area pursuits, helps define technical strategy and capabilities, and may follow a pursuit into program execution. The position works across multiple groups and spacecraft subsystems to develop and manage the Space Vehicle technical baseline, lead design and readiness reviews, and guide systems-engineering staff in producing engineering documents. It also contributes to capability roadmaps, internal research and development, reuse-focused product-line alignment, and the development of other systems engineers. During program execution, the architect supports the engineering team through development, test, and delivery of space systems. The role calls for strong technical leadership, communication, storytelling, negotiation, and influence. It requires regular onsite engagement at the primary work location at least three days each normally scheduled week. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment; occasional work in production areas requiring protective equipment and access to other facilities in varied weather may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus 10 or more years of related experience; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Each higher-level degree, such as a Master's or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
Superb presentation skills and experience presenting to senior decision-makers and technical audiences.
Knowledge of missions and customers across core technology areas.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams while meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Demonstrated experience with systems-engineering processes, including requirements development and allocation, change management, verification, and validation.
Ability to take ownership of systems-engineering activities and work as a self-starter.
Proven leadership skills, including storytelling, communication, negotiation, and influence.
Willingness and eligibility to be submitted for applicable clearance or access, depending on program requirements, after accepting an offer, and ability to maintain it.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and CAM experience.
Model-Based Systems Engineering expertise.
16 or more years of related experience in mission systems, spacecraft systems, ground systems, or payloads.
Ability to define and execute a technical vision that drives innovation and aligns with organizational goals.
High emotional intelligence and a track record of building collaborative relationships with engineers, executives, and external customers.
Experience developing strategic roadmaps and solving complex technical challenges while balancing business requirements and customer needs.
Expertise leading engineering teams through coaching, mentorship, and fostering a continuous-learning culture.
Stakeholder-management skills and ability to partner effectively across Sales, Marketing, and Product teams.

Responsibilities

Build positive, collaborative relationships with portfolio Capture Managers and internal team members, responding to their needs in a timely manner.
Contribute to capture-team strategy and support specific pursuits.
Participate in architecture development and identify internal research and development needs to maintain capabilities in support of mission needs and changes in technology or the supplier base.
Work across multiple groups, interfaces, and spacecraft subsystems.
Author RFI/RFP sections and participate in RFI/RFP red/gold teams or review teams for other mission areas.
Lead preparation for and execution of major design and readiness reviews.
Support the New Business team with presentations, RFI responses, and proposals, including capability descriptions, cost, schedule, and technical risk assessments, and recommendations for Space Vehicle solutions.
Help influence requirements or mission concepts ahead of formal RFx steps using heritage and future capability plans.
Align pursuits with the Elevation Product Line and maximize reuse.
Provide leadership to systems-engineering staff preparing specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and prioritization.
Participate in IRADs and other department initiatives.
Develop and manage the Space Vehicle technical baseline.
Develop and coach Space Vehicle systems engineers, including writing their reviews.
Engage directly with customers, identify Spacecraft Bus and Space Vehicle solutions, support pursuits, and relay mission-area feedback to the department capability roadmap.
Transition pursuits after ATP to a Chief Engineer and Space Vehicle Lead, while working closely with them on delivery of systems that meet customer technical performance specifications and mission needs.
Support the Space Vehicle Engineering team during program development, test, and delivery.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
Perform other duties as necessary.