System Test Engineer

BAE Systems•Rockville, MD

6d•$97,008 - $164,914•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Test Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. Accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate. The selected candidate will be working and interfacing with numerous engineering teams supporting Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). This position is responsible for: Working collaboratively in a team setting with mechanical and electrical team members to develop SWS System Level Test Procedures Applying knowledge of engineering principles to support requirements verification and validation Assisting in the evaluation of technical documentation for system compatibility and potential impacts Maintaining Test Program documentation Developing a knowledge of the various subsystem that comprise the Strategic Weapons System Developing requirements, test plans, test procedures, and evaluation techniques for new emerging test programs Supporting on-site testing, data collection and analysis. Tracking and solving test anomalies and preparing test analysis reports Preparing charts, diagrams, and reports expressing technical progress and accomplishments measured against specific milestones Beginning to develop areas of technical specialization (e.g., Systems Engineering, welding, degaussing, etc.) and maintaining cognizance of scientific and technological developments in the field As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or other related science, engineering or technical degree and at least six years of related/relevant work experience OR at least ten years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree.
Ability to work and communicate well with management, customers, and their contractors – including ability to provide clear and concise presentation/demonstration of advanced technical concepts
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with the ability to interpret and follow requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with colleagues, and customers
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and make sound decisions while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Good planning, time management, and organization skills

Nice To Haves

8 – 10 years of relevant professional experience
Current D-5 TRIDENT SWS Technical / Operational Knowledge
SSBN Missile Technician or Navigation Electronics Technical with TRIDENT II SWS/SWSSS deployed experience
Working knowledge of the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) organization
Experience working within the SSP Test Program
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or Digital Engineering (DE) experience
Knowledge of CAD/CAM/3D Modeling

Responsibilities

Working collaboratively in a team setting with mechanical and electrical team members to develop SWS System Level Test Procedures
Applying knowledge of engineering principles to support requirements verification and validation
Assisting in the evaluation of technical documentation for system compatibility and potential impacts
Maintaining Test Program documentation
Developing a knowledge of the various subsystem that comprise the Strategic Weapons System
Developing requirements, test plans, test procedures, and evaluation techniques for new emerging test programs
Supporting on-site testing, data collection and analysis. Tracking and solving test anomalies and preparing test analysis reports
Preparing charts, diagrams, and reports expressing technical progress and accomplishments measured against specific milestones
Beginning to develop areas of technical specialization (e.g., Systems Engineering, welding, degaussing, etc.) and maintaining cognizance of scientific and technological developments in the field