Systems Engineer I – Core Systems Engineering - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO
•$64,926 - $110,374•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a junior systems engineer to support systems engineering teams throughout the program lifecycle, from concept development and design through requirements development, implementation, integration, launch, commissioning, operations, and maintenance. The role focuses on managing technical requirement development and verification for subsystems, payloads, vehicles, and/or ground systems, helping convert product requirements into complete systems solutions for space missions. Depending on program needs, the engineer will also assist with interface management, environmental considerations, CONOPS, CDRLs, Systems Engineering Reports, change controls, MBSE models, and integration and test planning and execution. The position supports technical teams developing, verifying, delivering, and operating missions, segments, elements, subsystems, and components. It requires regular in-person work at the primary location five days per normally scheduled week; travel and commuting between company campuses and other locations may be required. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoor setting, or remote research environment. Occasional work in production areas may require protective equipment, and access to other facilities may involve varying weather conditions. A minimum $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external hires.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
  • A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Polygraph.
  • Detail-oriented abilities necessary to review and verify requirements effectively.
  • Experience, either direct or through coursework, with systems engineering processes, including requirements development and allocation, change management, verification, and validation.
  • Ability to incorporate guidance and take ownership of systems engineering activities.
  • Good organizational and presentation skills.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn technical concepts across engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to consider how impacts to components and subsystems affect the overall system.
  • Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities, tasking, and deadlines.
  • Availability for on-site work five days each normally scheduled week; travel and local commuting between campuses or other locations may be required.

Nice To Haves

  • Basic knowledge of missions and customers across core technology areas.
  • Experience or established relationships with key personnel in the critical customer community.
  • Experience with requirements database tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Cameo Requirements Modeler.
  • Willingness and eligibility to be submitted for applicable clearance or access with polygraph after accepting an offer, depending on program requirements, and ability to maintain it.

Responsibilities

  • Provide systems engineering support to technical teams developing, verifying, delivering, and operating missions, segments, elements, subsystems, and/or components.
  • Support the allocation, traceability, and verification of requirements at all levels throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts to develop requirements allocation, analysis, and verification artifacts.
  • Create and manage technical definition documentation across the systems engineering “V.”
  • Execute the System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
  • Support preparation for and delivery of major gate reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and PSR.
  • Support requirements verification and integration and test (I&T) activities.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, management, and customers.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, business units, capabilities units, and company.
  • Interact appropriately with others to support a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 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
  • Applicable federal and state sick leave
  • Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
  • Minimum $5,000 sign-on bonus for external hires
  • Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
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