Systems Engineer with Mechanical Focus

BAE Systems•Rockville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer (w/Mechanical focus) to be a part of our Interface Management team working on the US Sea-Launch-Cruise-Missile (SLCM-N) Weapons Program. The selected candidate will work closely with numerous engineering teams supporting the US Navy's Strategic Systems Programs command and its industry partners. About SLCM-N In response to global threats, SSP is continuing to defend our nation by adding a second nuclear defense system option to their mission responsibilities with the SLCM-N Program. SSP is building this modular, survivable cruise missile system that will be outfitted on some submarines and surface ships. SSP is responsible for designing, developing, building, and deploying the SLCM-N Weapons System and BAE Systems is supporting our customer in the pre-development activities for the program. Our primary function is to ensure that all weapon system interface requirements are correctly defined and properly allocated to the cognizant organization. This is achieved by performing technical change evaluations and interfacing with government and contractor activities to define Weapon System Coordinated Interfaces. Accuracy, integrity, the ability to work independently, and a natural curiosity are important traits for a successful candidate to demonstrate. About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and as the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy. 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. BAE Systems, Inc is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems, PLC. BAE Systems, PLC provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe. About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred
At least four years of related/relevant work experience
Understand Systems Engineering principles
Understand basic engineering principles and experience with Interface Control/Design Drawings
Willingness and ability to travel (<10%)
Demonstrated Self-Starter
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, to be able to communicate with management, technical leads, and external stakeholders
Ability to speak confidently to customer and large groups of stakeholders, both virtually and in-person

Nice To Haves

Understand detailed engineering principles and experience with Interface Control/Design Drawings
Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, 2D/3D CAD, SysML, and/or MATLAB Simulink
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Responsibilities

Perform technical change evaluations
Interface with government and contractor activities to define Weapon System Coordinated Interfaces
Ensure all weapon system interface requirements are correctly defined and properly allocated to the cognizant organization