Eng Sr Prin II - Sys

BAE Systems • Boulder, CO

2d • $149,603 - $254,317 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a self-motivated systems engineer to join our Systems Operations & Sustainment team. Our multi-disciplinary teams prepare for launch, initialization, and early operations of satellites. We are a key part of the launch and commissioning team and we support on orbit test, factory reach-back, operations, and maintenance of satellites through their mission life.

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 10 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related 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 Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Experience in mission operations, including multiple of the following areas: Operations readiness activities, rehearsals, and launch support activities, On-console satellite operations, Spacecraft commissioning, Spacecraft, payload, or subsystem design, Mission management, command and control, Operations product development such as command execution scripts, alarm limits, mission system constraints, operating procedures, training material, or tools.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, such as requirements management, change and configuration management, and verification and validation.
• Excellent organization, communication, and teaming skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in related disciplines such as software engineering, hardware engineering, or integration & test.
• Experience using simulators, test benches, or flatsats.
• Experience with ground systems.
• Knowledge of Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of requirements management tool such as Jama or DOORS.
• Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Project engineering or technical project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through the mission operations lifecycle of programs, including overseeing: Development, updates, and testing of mission operations products such as command execution scripts, alarm limits, constraints, operating procedures, training material, or tools.
• Planning and successfully executing rehearsals, test events, launch, commissioning, and early operations.
• Collaboration with and coordination with subject matter experts. This may include tasks such as technical review meetings, staffing coordination, account and logistics support, and team briefings & training.
• Verification and validation of mission operations products through unit, system, and enterprise tests.
• Telemetry trending, performance analysis, calibration, and maintenance activities for the satellite.
• Integration and Test of new capabilities and/or product releases for the satellite or ground system.
• Lead on-orbit operations, assess satellite and ground system state of health, and assist with anomaly support.
• Establish yourself as one of the experts of mission operations within the company, including being a key member of mission operations programs and guiding the technical direction of mission operations
• Prepare and present technical content to peers, management, and customers.
• Formally and informally provide leadership to teams; mentor junior or peer engineers; may be assigned to a technical or project leadership role.
• 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

• Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

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