BAE Systems-posted 3 months ago
$150,370 - $255,630/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Boulder, CO
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

The SIGINT Mission Chief Engineer (MCE) serves as the principal technical authority, responsible for leading a cross-functional team and ensuring the delivery of solutions that meet customer requirements while adhering to organizational standards and strategic objectives. This senior leadership role demands exceptional technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. The MCE must possess a deep understanding of the Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) chain and its underlying technologies, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. A high degree of emotional intelligence (EQ) is essential, as the MCE must be able to empower team members, foster a culture of excellence, and optimize individual and team performance to achieve mission objectives. A well-qualified candidate will possess a deep understanding of several of the following aspects of the overhead SIGINT mission: Characteristics of RF emitters and associated Missions RF apertures and antenna design Performance characteristics of receiver processors and associated modes Spacecraft design constraints that enable the SIGINT mission Detection, characterization, and geolocation algorithms Tasking and coordinated scheduling of overhead systems.

  • Provide technical leadership and direction to the program team, including engineers, analysts and technicians to execute development of complex systems including spacecraft, instruments, ground, and missions.
  • Develop and implement the technical strategy for the program, aligning program goals and objectives consistent with established budget.
  • Oversee the design, development, testing and validation of the collection segment within the scope defined by the SOW.
  • Establish and control the technical baseline of the program as chair of the Engineering Review Board.
  • Ensure compliance with program requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, operations and logistics.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks, and develop strategies for risk management.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Space & Mission Systems sector within the Strategic Business Unit and across the Strategic Capability Units.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Prioritize empowering team members to take ownership and lead, exercising a thoughtful span of control that enables others to contribute, grow, and succeed.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.
  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience.
  • A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with SIGINT missions, payloads and space systems.
  • Proven track record of technical leadership and program management in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think critically and creatively.
  • Willingness to delegate effectively, provide guidance and support, and create a space for others to lead and grow.
  • Experience working the full program Lifecycle of a complex space-based system while leading a Mission Integration and Test team including planning and staffing.
  • Proven experience in Systems Engineering disciplines, with a strong background in Requirement creation, development, allocation, and verification.
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
  • Familiarity with hardware and software test processing including: Test planning, execution, and problem resolution.
  • Requirement sell-off efforts and allocation to test.
  • Test infrastructure development and implementation across various domains (space, ground, and enterprise-level systems).
  • Architecture design experience: Take concepts through trade studies and into an implementable solution including identifying connections between design, performance, and lifecycle cost.
  • Extensive knowledge of missions and customers across core technologies areas.
  • Knowledge/experience working with critical customer base, established relationships with key personnel within customer community.
  • Superb presentation skills with documented presentation experience to senior decision making and technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and analyzing mission concepts, including space, launch, and ground components.
  • Minimum 16 years of experience in engineering, with a focus on RF engineering, space vehicle design, development, and operations.
  • Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in a relevant field.
  • Health, dental, and 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.
  • Military leave.
  • Bereavement leave.
  • Federal and state sick leave.
  • Company recognition program.
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