Eng Sr - Sys

BAE Systems • Boulder, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking an action-oriented engineer with intellectual curiosity who is excited to put their potential to use testing space flight hardware. The position is part of a spacecraft/space vehicle test team, where you will work as a test engineer, with a focus on testing of flight hardware. As a Senior Engineer at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS), you will work closely with, and be mentored by, experts in the field. You may have the opportunity to support or lead a significant test activity on a large bus and space vehicle program, support or lead a subsystem on a small to mid-size effort, or take responsibility as a lead during spacecraft acceptance testing. 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/BA in related field plus 4 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.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems.
• Experience with spacecraft command and control systems, simulators, software test benches and other electrical ground support equipment.
• Excellent communication skills is a must.
• The applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Nice To Haves

• Spacecraft RF Testing Experience: Proven experience in performing end-to-end validation of RF systems for spacecraft, including hands-on testing and validation.
• Optical Communication Testing: Hands-on experience with optical communication testing, including setup and execution of tests.
• Experience with Space Vehicle Environmental Testing, specifically EMI/EMC and RF.
• Develops baseline recommendations for trending each spacecraft subsystem and establishes test case pass/fail criteria, working closely with Requirements Engineers (REs) to finalize and refine these standards.
• Demonstrates a willingness to experiment with methodologies using non-perfect tools (e.g., simulators), proactively seeks feedback from REs, and drives the process to a conclusive outcome.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced team environment to assist in the integration and testing of spacecraft hardware.
• Work in cleanroom and lab environments to verify that the hardware meets requirements and to characterize and calibrate its performance.
• Support the program's integration and test approach, and generate AI&T flows from component testing through launch operations.
• Identify and support the ground support equipment (GSE) required for assembly, integration, testing, and launch operations.
• Identify the required facilities and equipment for AI&T.
• Identify, document, and communicate the assumptions, limitations, and risks associated with AI&T.
• Establish effective working relationships with a group of external customers and partners.
• Leverage and grow a detailed understanding of spacecraft systems, subsystems, space vehicles, and launch operations.
• Maintain accurate test logs and generate comprehensive test reports.
• Write, review, update, and execute test procedures and test scripts.
• Utilize test and measurement equipment to test and troubleshoot spaceflight hardware.
• Present to peers, management, and external customers and partners as needed.
• Collaborate with system and subsystem engineers, proposal leads, new business personnel, support groups, and other program personnel.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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